Actuarial Analyst

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Exam fee support

Professional growth culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a bright Actuarial Analyst to join a fully remote actuarial team in South Africa. The role focuses on developing pricing models, reserving calculations, and risk management for insurance products, with data-driven insights to support business decisions.

You will work with large datasets and advanced statistical tools (R, Python, SQL) and contribute to regulatory filings while pursuing actuarial exams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related quantitative field.
• Progress towards or completion of actuarial exams (e.g., SOA, CAS).
• Proficiency in actuarial software, statistical modeling tools (R, Python), and SQL.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and financial forecasting.
• Analyze historical data to identify trends, assess risks, and project future liabilities.
• Perform complex statistical analyses and conduct sensitivity testing on models.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and reports, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and product development teams to provide actuarial support.
• Stay abreast of new actuarial techniques, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related

Progress towards actuarial exams (SOA/CAS)

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Actuarial software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a bright and ambitious Actuarial Analyst to join their fully remote actuarial team. This role is crucial for developing and maintaining pricing models, reserving calculations, and risk management strategies for our insurance products. You will work with large datasets, complex statistical models, and advanced analytical tools to provide insights that drive key business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring actuary to gain broad experience in a supportive, remote-first environment that encourages professional development and collaboration across departments, impacting the financial health and strategic direction of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and financial forecasting.
• Analyze historical data to identify trends, assess risks, and project future liabilities.
• Perform complex statistical analyses and conduct sensitivity testing on models.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and reports, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and product development teams to provide actuarial support.
• Stay abreast of new actuarial techniques, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Progress towards or completion of actuarial exams (e.g., SOA, CAS).
• Proficiency in actuarial software, statistical modeling tools (e.g., R, Python), and SQL.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous bonus structure tied to exam progression and performance.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plans.
• Financial support for actuarial exam fees and study materials.
• A culture that promotes continuous learning and professional growth.