Head Of Research And Development

Network Finance.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Cape Town is seeking a Head of Research and Development Actuary to lead the actuarial team in innovation and methodology excellence. The ideal candidate has over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, a strong background in research, and is proficient in programming languages such as R and Python. This role offers the opportunity to drive impactful research initiatives that shape the future of the industry.

Qualifications

• Qualified actuary with 10+ years of experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry.
• Strong background in research and development focusing on actuarial methodologies.
• Experience with predictive modeling, risk assessment, and pricing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the R&D team in developing actuarial models and tools.
• Drive research initiatives to enhance predictive modeling and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with product development and data science teams.

Skills

Proficiency in programming languages (R, Python, SAS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field

Advanced degree (e.g., FSA, FCAS, PhD)

Job description

Reference : NFP -SHb-1

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Research and Development Actuary.

In this role, you will lead our Research and Development (R&D) team, driving innovation and excellence in actuarial methodologies and practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for pushing the boundaries of actuarial science and driving impactful research initiatives, join us in shaping the future of the insurance industry!

• Lead and manage a team of actuaries and researchers in the development of cutting-edge actuarial models, tools, and techniques.
• Drive research initiatives to enhance predictive modeling, risk assessment, and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product development, underwriting, and data science to integrate research findings into business strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (e.g., FSA, FCAS, PhD) preferred.
• Qualified actuary.
• 10+ years of experience within the insurance or reinsurance industry, with a focus on research and development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, or SAS for data analysis and modeling.