Actuarial Analyst

JVR Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking an Actuarial Analyst in Johannesburg to build predictive models, analyze potential outcomes, and present findings to drive profitable, risk-aware investments.

You will assess assets and liabilities, compare ROIs to forecasts, and monitor market trends for opportunities. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years in short-term insurance, strong Excel skills, and working knowledge of SQL; a actuarial degree and CT exams are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in short-term insurance
• Exposure to product, pricing, and valuation
• Advanced Excel and SQL knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models to analyze potential outcomes
• Recommend investments with low risk and high profits
• Calculate total assets and liabilities
• Determine financial status after an investment
• Compare actual ROIs with forecasts
• Monitor market trends for new investments
• Develop guides/policies to avoid high-risk investments
• Keep records of payments, funding and underwriting policies

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical modeling

Advanced Excel

SQL knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial or Business Sciences

CT series exams (A100/A200)

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

We are looking for an Actuarial Analyst to conduct complex risk analyses and predict the outcome of potential investments. As an Actuarial Analyst, youll create statistical models to calculate likelihoods and youll present findings in detailed reports.

To be successful in this role, you should have a flair for math and an analytical way of thinking. Ultimately, youll help us make the most profitable investments, minimizing financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models to accurately analyze potential outcomes
• Recommend investments with the lowest risk and the highest profits possible
• Calculate total assets and liabilities
• Determine financial status after an investment
• Compare actual ROIs with forecasts
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for new investments and funds
• Develop guides and policies on how to avoid high-risk investments and the losses associated with them
• Keep records of payments, funding and underwriting policies

Requirements

• Preparing and analyzing input data
• Model and product updates
• Build pricing products
• Ad-hoc tasks

Experience:

• 2 - 3 years of working experience in short-term insurance
• Exposure to product, pricing, and valuation
• Advanced Excel and working knowledge of SQL will be a distinct advantage

Education & certificates:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial or Business Sciences.
• Good progress with the A100 and A200 series (CT series) exams.

Salary

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.