Pricing Actuary - Sandton

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary

Highly competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A client in the insurance sector is seeking a talented Pricing Actuary in Johannesburg. In this role, you will develop and implement pricing models, collaborating with underwriters and data scientists to ensure competitive insurance premiums. Responsibilities include leading pricing activities, analyzing market trends, and providing data-driven recommendations. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has prior experience in the Life (re-)insurance industry. Strong technical and analytical skills, along with knowledge of MS Excel and coding, are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong technical, analytical and modelling skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Excel.
• Experience in coding and working independently.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and VBA; coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pricing activities in Life and Health insurance.
• Develop and enhance pricing models and strategies.
• Analyze market trends and evaluate risks.
• Provide data-driven pricing recommendations.
• Collaborate with underwriting and sales to optimize performance.
• Stay updated with latest insurance industry trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Network building

Decision making

SQL

Actuarial modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related field

Qualified Actuary or nearly qualified

Tools

MS Excel

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Hire Resolve is currently looking for a talented Pricing Actuary to join our client's team in Sandton. As a Pricing Actuary, you will play a key role in developing and implementing pricing models and strategies to ensure accurate and competitive insurance premiums. You will collaborate with underwriters, data scientists, and other stakeholders to analyze market trends, evaluate risks, and provide data-driven pricing recommendations. Additionally, you will support the underwriting and sales teams with insights and optimization strategies to drive business performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pricing activities in the Life and Health insurance field
• Develop and enhance pricing models and strategies
• Analyze market trends and evaluate risks
• Provide data-driven pricing recommendations
• Collaborate with underwriting and sales teams to optimize business performance
• Stay updated with the latest trends and innovations in the insurance industry

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related field
• Previous working experience in the Life (re-)insurance industry.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages (particularly Excel)
• Experience of coding
• Strong technical, analytical and modelling skills.
• Takes accountability and can work independently.
• Produces a high standard of work with an appropriate level of attention to detail.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Have an ability to network and cultivate relationships
• Strong decision making abilities
• Recently qualified Actuary / Very nearly qualified
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and VBA.
• Good working knowledge of any of the following: SAS, R, Python, SQL.

Benefits

• Salary negotiable
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Candice Aucamp at Hire Resolve , or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

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