ARQ Manager

PwC - Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manager in actuarial services to lead teams in risk analysis and compliance. This role involves leveraging statistical modelling and data analysis to provide clients with insights that inform their decision-making processes. You will motivate and inspire your team, ensuring high-quality deliverables while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. The position offers a chance to embrace technology and innovation, enhancing your leadership capabilities in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about financial services and possess strong analytical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4 to 10 years in financial services environment.
• Mathematical, statistical or actuarial degree required.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and manage financial risks through statistical modelling.
• Mentor and develop team members to enhance performance.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Project Management

Mentoring

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Programming (SAS, Matlab, R, Python, VBA)

Business Acumen

Education

Mathematical Degree

Statistical Degree

Actuarial Qualification

Tools

SAS

Matlab

R

Python

VBA

Job description

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

In actuarial services at PwC, you will be responsible for analysing and managing financial risks for clients through statistical modelling and data analysis. Your work will generate valuable insights and recommendations to help businesses make informed decisions and mitigate potential risks.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Minimum years experience required

• Mathematical, statistical or actuarial degreeMathematical or statistical honours or masters or professional qualification such as FRM, CFA or Actuarial

Additional application instructions

• Team player

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written English skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong leadership skills (determination), some experience in technical matters preferred

• High energy levels and superior debating skills

• Strong business acumen

• 4 to 10 years in financial services environment

• Knowledge of financial services environment including credit risk, advanced analytics or insurance ris

• Ability to program. Ideally in SAS, Matlab, R, Python or VBA

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

May 12, 2025

About the company

PricewaterhouseCoopers is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand.