Remote Actuarial Analyst

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented and highly analytical Remote Actuarial Analyst to join its risk modeling team. This fully remote role connects you to the George, Western Cape area while you contribute to pricing models, reserving calculations, and statistical analyses from anywhere.

You will use programming languages such as R or Python and actuarial software to support business decisions, communicate complex findings clearly, and grow within a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in actuarial science and progressing exams.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python.
• Experience with actuarial software.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain pricing models.
• Perform reserving calculations.
• Conduct statistical analyses to support business decisions.

Skills

Actuarial analysis

Statistical analysis

Programming (R)

Programming (Python)

Actuarial software

Education

Actuarial science degree

Tools

R

Python

Actuarial software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and highly analytical Remote Actuarial Analyst to join their sophisticated risk modeling team. This fully remote position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to critical actuarial functions from anywhere, with a strong connection to our client's operations in the George, Western Cape area. You will be involved in developing and maintaining pricing models, reserving calculations, and conducting statistical analysis to support business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in actuarial science, proficiency in programming languages (such as R or Python), and experience with actuarial software. This role demands excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. As a fully remote team member, you will collaborate extensively with colleagues across different time zones, utilizing virtual communication tools to maintain seamless teamwork. This is a unique chance to apply your actuarial expertise in a flexible, remote setting, contributing significantly to our client's financial health and strategic planning. We are looking for an ambitious individual eager to grow within a forward‑thinking organization. Your analytical prowess will be key in navigating the complexities of the insurance market.