Remote Actuarial Analyst: Advanced Models & Insights

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Study support for actuarial exams

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative remote team

Access to actuarial tech

Job summary

Placements24 presents a remote Actuarial Analyst role with a forward-thinking insurance client. You will develop and implement advanced models, analyze complex datasets, and provide strategic actuarial insights for pricing, reserving, risk and financial planning.

The role offers remote work from South Africa, a collaborative team, and opportunities to grow through actuarial exams and exposure to cutting-edge tools like R, Python, SAS and Prophet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• Progress towards or completion of actuarial exams (e.g., SOA/IFOA).
• Minimum 3 years of actuarial experience in the insurance industry.
• Proficiency in actuarial modeling software (R, Python, SAS, Prophet) and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and risk assessment.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct financial projections and scenario analyses for special projects.
• Collaborate with product development, finance, and IT to provide actuarial expertise.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of actuarial software and tools.
• Stay abreast of emerging actuarial techniques, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Support the valuation of liabilities and the assessment of capital requirements.
• Contribute to the innovation pipeline by exploring new modeling approaches and data sources.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all actuarial calculations and documentation.

Skills

Actuarial modeling

Statistical analysis

Programming (R/Python)

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Actuarial Science degree

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Prophet

Job description

Placements24 presents a remote Actuarial Analyst role with a forward-thinking insurance client. You will develop and implement advanced models, analyze complex datasets, and provide strategic actuarial insights for pricing, reserving, risk and financial planning.

The role offers remote work from South Africa, a collaborative team, and opportunities to grow through actuarial exams and exposure to cutting-edge tools like R, Python, SAS and Prophet.