Junior Actuarial Analyst: Life Insurance, Study Support

Placements24; Midrand; In loco; ZAR 250.000 - 360.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Study support for actuarial exams

Medical aid or provident funds

Career progression opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 invites applications for a Junior Actuarial Analyst role in Midrand, Gauteng. You will work with senior actuaries on pricing, reserving, financial modelling, and product development within the life insurance sector, building a solid foundation for actuarial qualifications.

This entry-level position offers hands-on experience, study support for actuarial exams, and a pathway to professional progression in a collaborative office environment.

Competenze

• A recent graduate with a degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in modules related to actuarial principles and quantitative methods.
• A clear intention and commitment to pursue actuarial professional qualifications (e.g., FIA, ASA, FASSA).
• Proficiency in mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Experience with programming or data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, R, or Python is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and calculations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Resides within commuting distance of Midrand, Gauteng .

Mansioni

• Assist in the development and maintenance of actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and financial reporting for life insurance products.
• Perform data analysis and manipulation to support actuarial calculations and investigations.
• Help in the preparation of regulatory returns and internal reports related to actuarial functions.
• Conduct experience investigations (e.g., mortality, morbidity, lapse) and analyze results.
• Support the pricing of new life insurance products and the review of existing ones.
• Participate in the valuation of liabilities and the assessment of capital requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, product development, and risk management.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of actuarial processes and systems.
• Undertake actuarial exams as part of the professional qualification process.

Conoscenze

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field

Strumenti

Excel

SQL

R

Python

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 invites applications for a Junior Actuarial Analyst role in Midrand, Gauteng. You will work with senior actuaries on pricing, reserving, financial modelling, and product development within the life insurance sector, building a solid foundation for actuarial qualifications.

This entry-level position offers hands-on experience, study support for actuarial exams, and a pathway to professional progression in a collaborative office environment.