Insurance Actuarial Analyst

Placements24; Paarl; Híbrido; ZAR 420.000 - 640.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Education support

Fully remote work

Innovative team environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks an analytical Insurance Actuarial Analyst to join a forward-thinking team from a remote location, supporting pricing, reserving, and risk management.

You will work with large datasets, build models in R/Python/SQL, and collaborate with underwriting, claims, and finance to translate data into actionable insights that strengthen financial health.

Progress toward FIA/FSA exams and strong communication are essential; prior insurance actuarial experience is advantageous.

Formación

• Progress towards FIA, FSA, or equivalent actuarial exams.
• Strong mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in actuarial software and programming (R, Python, SQL) and Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Good communication to explain complex actuarial concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Previous experience in insurance actuarial roles is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and forecasting.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to insurance products.
• Assist in regulatory filings and financial reporting.
• Evaluate the financial implications of new product development and business initiatives.
• Perform sensitivity analyses and scenario testing to assess risk exposure.
• Collaborate with underwriting and claims teams to refine risk assessment and management strategies.

Conocimientos

Actuarial exams

Mathematics

R

Python

SQL

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Insurance actuarial experience

Herramientas

R

Python

SQL

Excel

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly analytical and motivated Insurance Actuarial Analyst to join their forward-thinking team, contributing to pricing, reserving, and risk management strategies. This role is critical in translating complex data into actionable insights that drive the financial health and strategic direction of the company. You will work with large datasets, sophisticated modeling techniques, and collaborate closely with various departments, including underwriting, claims, and finance. This is an exceptional opportunity for a mathematically inclined professional to make a substantial impact within the dynamic insurance sector from a flexible, remote location, supporting the vibrant business community in Paarl and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and forecasting.


• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to insurance products.


• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and financial reports.


• Evaluate the financial implications of new product development and business initiatives.


• Perform sensitivity analyses and scenario testing to assess risk exposure.


• Collaborate with underwriting and claims teams to refine risk assessment and management strategies.

Requirements

• Progress towards or completion of actuarial examinations (e.g., FIA, FSA, or equivalent).


• Strong mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills.


• Proficiency in actuarial software, programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL), and Excel.


• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.


• Effective communication skills, capable of explaining complex actuarial concepts to non-technical audiences.


• Previous experience in insurance actuarial roles is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and actuarial qualifications.


• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement planning.


• Significant support for continuing actuarial education and professional development.


• Fully remote work arrangement, offering autonomy and flexibility.


• Be part of an innovative team shaping the financial future of the insurance business.