Actuarial Analyst

Network Finance.; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Midrand seeks a Short-Term Actuary Pricing Specialist to develop pricing strategies in a hybrid work model. This role involves optimizing insurance pricing models, conducting rate reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates are nearly or newly qualified actuaries with at least 3 years of relevant experience and proficiency in SQL and Python. Join an innovative team driving impactful business decisions.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Exposure to innovative actuarial strategies

Qualifications

• 3 years actuarial experience in short-term (non-life) insurance with pricing exposure.
• Strong knowledge of GLMs rate-making and actuarial modelling.
• Excellent communicator able to explain technical insights to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and optimise short-term insurance pricing models.
• Conduct regular rate reviews and guide product development with actuarial insight.
• Present findings and pricing recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

Actuarial Models

Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Education

Nearly or newly qualified Actuary

Tools

Emblem ResQ

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Reference: NFP015970-HN-1

Short-Term Actuary Pricing Specialist Hybrid

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for pricing strategy reserving and short-term insurance?

Do you want the flexibility of a hybrid work model while taking a lead role in shaping product risk and business decisions?

We’re looking for a skilled Actuary to join a high-performing short-term insurance team. This is your opportunity to own pricing strategy and contribute to a variety of actuarial functions working closely with underwriting, product, and finance teams to deliver measurable business impact.

Duties & Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, calibrate, and optimise short‑term insurance pricing models
• Apply advanced actuarial techniques to ensure competitiveness and profitability
• Conduct regular rate reviews and guide product development with actuarial insight
• Perform reserving, reinsurance, and capital modelling for non‑life portfolios
• Support IFRS 17 implementation and reserving strategies
• Analyse underwriting and claims performance to drive business improvements
• Present findings and pricing recommendations to stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance strategy and execution

What We’re Looking For

• Nearly or newly qualified Actuary
• 3 years actuarial experience in short‑term (non‑life) insurance with pricing exposure
• Strong knowledge of GLMs rate‑making and actuarial modelling
• Technical skills in Python, R, SQL or actuarial software (e.g., Emblem ResQ)
• Excellent communicator able to explain technical insights to non‑technical audiences
• Proactive, innovative, and thrives in a collaborative fast‑paced environment

Why This Role

• Hybrid work combines in‑office teamwork with remote flexibility
• Take ownership of key portfolio pricing strategy
• Be part of an innovative forward‑thinking actuarial team
• Exposure to cross‑functional strategy and decision‑making

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For more information contact:

Heidi Nieuwoudt, Specialist Recruitment Consultant – Actuarial and Analytical

Required Experience: IC

Key Skills: SQL, Python, Compliance, Access, Actuarial Models, Actuarial support, Data Collection, PowerPoint, SAP, Tableau, Excel, Mathematics, VBA, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1