Actuarial Assistant Manager - Johannesburg Cape Town

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the actuarial field is seeking a Life or Non-Life Actuarial Assistant Manager in Johannesburg. This role involves managing actuarial audits, mentoring junior staff, and leading projects in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a proactive mindset, contributing to the growth of a diverse team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the Life or Non-Life Insurance industry.
• Experience in financial reporting (SAM, Solvency II, IFRS EV) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting or managing actuarial audits on IFRS17 and Solvency Assessment.
• Mentoring and coaching junior colleagues.
• Leading value-adding projects, including IFRS17 implementation.

Skills

Team player

Proactive self-starter

Curious mindset

Critical thinker

Education

Actuarial exams (maximum of 2 outstanding)

Job description

We are currently seeking a Life or Non-Life Actuarial Assistant Manager to join our Actuarial practice. Our team comprises over 100 actuarial professionals across five locations in Africa: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Mauritius, Nairobi, and Lagos.

Our actuarial consulting team offers a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to various technical actuarial areas and work with a range of insurers in the South African and international markets. This enhances your learning curve, challenges your thinking, and allows you to deepen your technical actuarial skills.

We value teamwork, proactivity, diversity, and inclusion. Our team thrives in a growth mindset environment and a collaborative culture. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most knowledgeable actuarial professionals in the industry—colleagues who are brilliant, committed, dynamic, and experienced in actuarial audit and consulting. This environment enables our team members to acquire exceptional technical knowledge, supporting their success in actuarial exams and progression to qualified actuaries.

Your key responsibilities

• Supporting or managing actuarial audits on IFRS17 and Solvency Assessment and Management for life or non-life insurers.
• Supporting the Head of Actuarial Function and potentially managing HAF engagements for life or non-life insurers and reinsurers.
• Managing or supporting engagements covering ERM frameworks, ORSA, Risk Appetite, or other risk topics.
• Leading value-adding projects, including IFRS17 implementation and other emerging topics in actuarial work.
• Mentoring and coaching junior colleagues to support their development.
• Sharing knowledge and continually learning within the wider actuarial team.

Most work will be project-based, either for a specific period or on a recurring basis, allowing collaboration with different team members and subject matter experts, thereby gaining invaluable experience and technical expertise.

Skills and attributes for success

• At least 3 years of experience in the Life or Non-Life Insurance industry.
• Preferably, a maximum of 2 outstanding actuarial exams.
• Experience in financial reporting (SAM, Solvency II, IFRS EV) is advantageous.
• Team player and proactive self-starter.
• Curious mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Critical thinker with a solution-oriented approach.

About EY

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Additional details

Position: Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1

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Actuarial Manager Johannesburg Cape Town • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa