Life Actuary

Acumen Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting and insurance firm in South Africa is seeking a Life Actuary – Partially Qualified to provide actuarial consulting services. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in life insurance and strong project management skills. This role requires excellent communication abilities for both technical and non-technical audiences, with the potential for on-site client interactions. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to contribute to impactful insurance projects.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in life insurance or life (re)insurance consulting.
• Strong knowledge of capital requirements and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert actuarial consulting services to life insurers and reinsurers.
• Lead and support projects in financial modelling, capital management, and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver timely, high-quality solutions.

Skills

Actuarial modelling

Project management

Client engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Progressing toward FASSA qualification

Job description

Life Actuary – Partially Qualified

Are you a partially qualified actuary with a strong passion for life insurance and a proven ability to deliver meaningful actuarial insights?

Join our dynamic team and play a key role in high-impact consulting and insurance projects.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert actuarial consulting services to life insurers and reinsurers.

Lead and support projects in financial modelling, capital management, and risk analysis.

Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver timely, high-quality solutions.

Stay informed on market trends, regulatory developments (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS 17), and product innovations.

Contribute to business development initiatives and thought leadership efforts.

Qualifications and Experience

Partially qualified actuary with 5–7 years of experience in life insurance or life (re)insurance consulting.

Progressing toward FASSA qualification.

Strong knowledge of actuarial modelling, capital requirements, and financial reporting.

Demonstrated ability to manage projects and lead small teams effectively.

Excellent communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Analytical, adaptable, and client-focused mindset.

Willingness to travel and work on-site with clients when required.

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Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time