Actuarial Analyst: CEO Office — Strategic Insights

Discovery Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Limited seeks an Actuarial Analyst in the CEO's Office to deliver rigorous analysis, executive support, and strategic insights. You will develop dashboards, influence pricing and risk management, and partner with senior leaders across functions to drive performance.

You will engage in cross‑functional projects, provide data‑driven recommendations, and contribute to governance discussions within Discovery Insure's leadership team.

Qualifications

• Strong actuarial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency in actuarial tools and analytics software (e.g., SAS, SQL, R, Python, Emblem, Radar, Power BI).
• Excellent data interpretation and financial analysis skills.
• Understanding of underwriting principles, claims behaviour, and insurance product structures.
• Experience in pricing, reserving, capital modelling, or risk management - Advantageous.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks (SAM, IFRS 17) - Advantageous.
• Experience working directly with senior leadership - Advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate data‑driven insights and scenario analyses for Exco discussions.
• Prepare executive briefs, board papers, presentations, and analytical reports.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives across actuarial, underwriting, finance, risk, and operations teams.
• Develop dashboards and insight packs used in executive and governance forums.
• Support evaluation of strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Analyze trends across claims, underwriting, growth and retention.
• Lead cross‑functional projects and track milestones.

Skills

Actuarial modelling

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Matric (Essential)

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science or related quantitative field

Good exam progress or nearly qualified (ASSA, IFoA)

Top-tier consulting experience preferable

Minimum 4 years analytical experience

Tools

SAS

SQL

R

Python

Emblem

Radar

Power BI

Job description

Discovery Limited seeks an Actuarial Analyst in the CEO's Office to deliver rigorous analysis, executive support, and strategic insights. You will develop dashboards, influence pricing and risk management, and partner with senior leaders across functions to drive performance.

You will engage in cross‑functional projects, provide data‑driven recommendations, and contribute to governance discussions within Discovery Insure's leadership team.