Head Of Actuarial

Communicate Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced actuarial leader to shape the future of life insurance in Johannesburg. This role involves leading actuarial reporting for management purposes, driving strategic initiatives, and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates must be a Fellow of an Actuarial Society with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in financial services and a strong understanding of life insurance actuarial products. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team and influence decision-making across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in financial services.
• Extensive experience in IFRS 17 valuations, EV, VNB, and solvency frameworks.
• Proven track record in managing complex life insurance environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead actuarial reporting for management and statutory purposes.
• Oversee asset-liability management and experience analyses.
• Ensure robust actuarial governance and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Resilience

Education

Fellow of an Actuarial Society

Job description

Are you an experienced actuarial leader ready to shape the future of life insurance?

This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing actuarial function, drive strategic initiatives, and influence decision-making across multiple markets. Key Responsibilities : Lead actuarial reporting for management and statutory purposes, including valuations, EV, VNB, and solvency calculations Oversee asset-liability management and experience analyses Ensure robust actuarial governance and compliance with regulatory standards Drive strategic input into budgeting, profitability management, and risk monitoring Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across multiple markets Provide leadership, talent development, and succession planning within the actuarial function Job Experience and Skills Required : Fellow of an Actuarial Society (or equivalent) Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in financial services Extensive experience in IFRS 17 valuations, EV, VNB, and solvency frameworks Proven track record in managing complex life insurance environments Deep understanding of life insurance actuarial valuations and products Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capabilities Ability to inspire teams and drive change High integrity, resilience, and adaptability Apply now