Actuarial Modernization Tech Lead | Sr Financial Engineer

Old Mutual Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited in Johannesburg is modernising its actuarial environment by uniting actuarial, IT and data teams to simplify modelling, valuation and reporting through automation and scalable data solutions.

This role translates complex business challenges into practical technology solutions and helps shape the future of actuarial processes within financial services, delivering measurable improvements and governance-aligned capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must-have 6+ years of experience in relevant roles.
• Experience transforming expert technical requirements into enterprise-grade software solutions.
• Strong financial services industry experience, preferably life insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead reimagination of the actuarial reporting value chain and build a scalable environment.
• Develop and execute the actuarial modernisation roadmap.
• Influence priorities with senior management and governance forums.
• Identify opportunities to simplify modelling, valuation and reporting processes.

Skills

Action Planning

Analytics Software

Budget Management

Business Intelligence

Computer Literacy

Data Analysis

Data Compilation

Data Controls

Data Interpretations

Data Modeling

Evaluating Information

Numerical Aptitude

Report Review

Solution Analysis

Statistical Analysis Techniques

Education

Masters degree (NQF Level 9)

Actuarial / Engineering / Computer Science degree

Postgraduate quantitative finance qualification

Job description

Old Mutual Limited in Johannesburg is modernising its actuarial environment by uniting actuarial, IT and data teams to simplify modelling, valuation and reporting through automation and scalable data solutions.

This role translates complex business challenges into practical technology solutions and helps shape the future of actuarial processes within financial services, delivering measurable improvements and governance-aligned capabilities.