Head Of Valuations

Network Finance.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic international insurance company is looking for a 'Head of Life Valuations' in Gauteng. This role involves leading the valuations team, ensuring accurate assessments of life insurance products, and guiding strategic decisions through detailed analysis. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience, actuarial qualifications, and strong leadership skills to drive team success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Actuarial Science).
• Qualified Actuary status required.
• Extensive experience in life insurance valuations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the life valuations team and manage deliverables.
• Oversee life insurance product valuation processes.
• Collaborate with actuarial and finance teams for decision-making support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Actuarial Principles

IFRS17

Programming (R, Python, SQL)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics

Qualified Actuary / Fellow

Tools

Actuarial Software

Job description

Reference : NFP-AA-1

We are a dynamic and innovative international insurance company, dedicated to providing top-tier financial solutions to our clients across the globe.

With a focus on integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we continuously strive to exceed expectations in the insurance industry.

Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Life Valuations.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the life valuations team and ensuring the accurate and timely valuation of our life insurance products.

You will play a crucial role in driving strategic decisions by providing insights derived from comprehensive valuations analysis.

1. Lead and manage the life valuations team, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality deliverables.
2. Oversee the valuation process for life insurance products, including reserves, embedded value, and other related metrics.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as actuarial, finance, and risk management to provide insights and support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Qualified Actuary / Fellow.
• Extensive experience in life insurance valuations, with a strong understanding of actuarial principles and methodologies.
• Experience with IFRS17 is essential.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and develop a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working with actuarial software and proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, or SQL is a plus.

Apply now!