Actuarial Analyst (Hybrid, Queenstown) — Exam Support

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Actuarial exam fee support

Job summary

Placements24 partnered with a leading insurance provider to recruit an Actuarial Analyst in Queenstown. The role focuses on developing pricing, reserving, and risk assessment models, applying advanced mathematics to real-world insurance problems.

Ideal candidates are progressing through actuarial exams, with 1–3 years of actuarial experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and statistical software. This hybrid role offers development and supportive teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related field.
• Progress towards actuarial designation (FIA/FASSA) with exams.
• 1–3 years actuarial experience in insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, testing, and implementation of actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and financial projections.
• Analyze insurance data to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Perform calculations for policy valuations, premium setting, and solvency requirements.
• Support regulatory filings and management reports.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and finance to provide actuarial insights.
• Improve actuarial methodologies and processes.
• Stay current with industry developments and regulations.
• Participate in actuarial examinations and pursue professional designation.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Actuarial exam progression

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

R

SAS

Prophet

Job description

Placements24 partnered with a leading insurance provider to recruit an Actuarial Analyst in Queenstown. The role focuses on developing pricing, reserving, and risk assessment models, applying advanced mathematics to real-world insurance problems.

Ideal candidates are progressing through actuarial exams, with 1–3 years of actuarial experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and statistical software. This hybrid role offers development and supportive teams.