Actuarial Analyst

Human Destiny Executive Search And Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Gauteng seeks an experienced statistical analyst to develop and maintain reporting processes while performing financial modelling and statistical analysis. The ideal candidate has over three years of experience in an actuarial or statistical environment, proficient in SQL and R programming, and capable of creating impactful Power BI reports.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an actuarial, statistical, or engineering environment.
• Experience in financial modelling.
• Proficient in SQL and capable of coding in R.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business performance processes and reporting.
• Perform statistical modelling and business forecasting.
• Compile reports and improve processes by identifying and solving problems.

Skills

Statistical modelling

SQL (PostgreSQL)

R programming

MS Office proficiency

VBA coding

Power BI report creation

Job description

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities (but not limited to): Developing, designing, implementing and maintaining processes and reporting for ongoing measurement of business performance. Performing statistical modelling and setting up business projections, stress testing and scenario analysis based on the analysis of experience and reporting thereof.

Upon the collection of this information, reports need to be compiled and presented. Evaluating and improving processes by identifying problems, coming up with solutions and implementing changes. Designing and overseeing credible statistical tests to determine possible avenues of future expansion and improvements to current product offerings / processes. Assisting with financial calculations relating to commission, royalties and other financial administration. Managing ad‑hoc data queries and reporting. Coordinating inputs and reporting for strategic projects. Coordinating maintenance of data pipelines required for Actuarial outputs.

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge

3+ years of work experience in either an actuarial, statistical or engineering environment. Financial modelling experience. Proficient SQL skills (preferably PostgreSQL). Capable of coding in R. Proficient user of MS Office. Capable of coding in VBA. Capable of creating Power BI reports.

Ideal Candidate

• Be very meticulous, analytical and logical.
• Be an effective verbal and written communicator relating to a variety of audiences incl. those without a statistical background.
• Be able to function independently, as well as part of a team.
• Have a high level of integrity.