Lead Actuarial Strategist

Paton Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks a qualified actuary for a senior leadership role. The successful candidate will oversee life product development and pricing, manage a team, and drive innovation while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires extensive experience in insurance and actuarial leadership, making it ideal for a strategic thinker ready to influence product direction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of insurance experience.
• 5+ years in actuarial leadership and life product pricing.
• Strong understanding of SAM, IFRS17, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee life product development and pricing.
• Lead a team in actuarial modelling and regulatory reporting.
• Drive innovation in life insurance solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Actuarial Modelling

Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Thinking

Education

Qualified Actuary

Job description

A senior leadership role for a qualified actuary to oversee life product development and pricing.

This is a key people management position, leading a team in actuarial modelling, regulatory reporting, and strategic business support.

Drive innovation in life insurance solutions while ensuring compliance with SAM, IFRS17, and other regulatory standards.

Requires 8+ years of insurance experience, including 5+ years in actuarial leadership and life product pricing.

Ideal for a strategic thinker ready to influence product direction in a dynamic insurance environment.