Actuarial Life Insurance Manager (3-Year Contract)

C40 Cities; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique consultancy based in Sandton is seeking a mid-level Actuarial Life Insurance Manager for a 3-year contract. The role involves delivering actuarial consulting services and managing multiple projects. Candidates should be part-qualified or fully qualified life actuaries with experience in financial modelling and risk management. Strong stakeholder engagement skills are essential. This is an on-site role with opportunities for impactful client work.

Qualifications

• Experience in life insurance consulting or (re)insurance roles is an advantage.
• Proven expertise in financial modelling and risk management techniques.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver actuarial consulting services.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring quality results.
• Stay ahead of industry developments like Solvency II and IFRS 17.

Skills

Life Actuarial expertise

Capital/Solvency II knowledge

IFRS 17 knowledge

Financial modelling

Analytical problem-solving

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Part-Qualified or Fully Qualified Life Actuary

Job description

Actuarial Life Insurance Manager (3-Year Contract)

Are you an actuary with a keen interest in life insurance looking for your next challenge? A boutique financial and quantitative modelling consultancy specialising in Banking and Capital Markets is seeking an Actuarial Life Insurance Manager to join their dynamic team on a 3-year contract basis.

With over 25 years of industry expertise, the company delivers innovative solutions across market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk. They pride themselves on problem-solving, value delivery, and building strong client relationships that set them apart in the financial services sector.

About the Role

As a Life Insurance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering actuarial consulting services while contributing to business development initiatives. You’ll manage multiple projects, ensuring high-quality results are delivered on time and within budget. This role requires technical expertise in life insurance, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.

You’ll also stay ahead of industry developments such as Solvency II and IFRS 17 regulations, applying this knowledge to client work. Flexibility and occasional travel to client sites are required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Part-Qualified or Fully Qualified Life Actuary
• Experience in life insurance consulting or (re)insurance roles is an advantage
• Proven expertise in Capital/Solvency II, IFRS 17, financial modelling, and risk management techniques.
• Experience in reviewing and challenging models and results; knowledge of with-profits products is desirable.
• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to manage small teams (2–3 colleagues).
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects while delivering quality results on time and within budget.
• Analytical problem-solving skills combined with creative thinking to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Flexibility to work across diverse projects and willingness to travel when required.

This is a 3-year contract role, providing stability while allowing you to make a lasting impact on clients’ businesses. If you’re ready to take your actuarial expertise to the next level, we’d love to hear from you!

About the job

• Contract Type: Temp
• Focus: Actuarial
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: Sandton
• Industry: Financial Services
• Salary: Negotiable