Actuarial Analyst

Discovery Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A health services company in South Africa is seeking a Health Technical Marketing Actuarial Analyst to optimise sales and distribution strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical abilities and exceptional communication skills while being a qualified actuary. Responsibilities include developing business strategies and producing insights to guide decision-making. This role also offers the opportunity to engage with brokers and contribute to market expertise.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with a strong drive for excellence.
• Management consulting experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Understand, analyse and optimise sales and distribution strategies.
• Develop new business strategies and analysis.
• Responsible for the successful product positioning and roll-out.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Management and leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Data visualisation

Education

Qualified Actuary / Actuarial Analyst

Job description

Health Technical Marketing Actuarial Analyst

Discovery – Health | R&D Lab - Health Technical Marketing

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives.

We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery.

Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

Understand, analyse and optimise sales and distribution strategies across Discovery Health and Vitality using industry knowledge, analytical expertise and strategic insights.

Key outputs

• Develop new business strategies and analysis to lead distribution strategies.
• Storyboard and communicate complex information in a coherent, succinct manner.
• Transform unstructured data into strategic insights to inform key business decisions.

Sales And Distribution Leadership

• Responsible for strategic insights, ideas, and solutions to address sales and distribution priorities within Discovery Health and Vitality.
• Responsible for the successful product positioning and roll-out of Discovery Health and Vitality's annual enhancements and product launches.
• Contribute to research and development through a deep understanding of the competitor space and market dynamics.
• Produce white papers and thought leadership to elevate the Discovery Health and Vitality brands.

Broker Leadership

• Engage with distribution channels and brokers as a key decision maker to complex problems faced by Discovery Health and Vitality.
• Position newly launched Health and Vitality products via nationwide webinars and roadshows to brokers.
• Develop strong relationships with brokers as the key voice on distribution sentiment and product delivery.

Market Expertise

• Detailed analysis, technical modelling and desktop research covering company performance, product utilisation, sales trends and competitor landscape to guide the business on future growth opportunities.

Personal Attributes And Skills

• Self-starter with a strong drive for excellence.
• Strategic thinker.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Competencies of storyboarding, presentation preparation and data visualisation is advantageous.

Education And Experience

• Qualified Actuary / Actuarial Analyst.
• Management consulting experience is advantageous.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.