Remote Actuarial Analyst - Pricing, Reserving & Forecasting

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exam bonus

Remote work

Health insurance

Exam study support

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Actuarial Analyst to join a fully remote team focused on pricing, reserving, and financial forecasting for insurance products. The role emphasizes strong analytical skills and collaboration with underwriting, product, and finance teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Actuarial Science (or related field) and 3+ years in an actuarial role, with progress toward SOA/CAS exams preferred. Remote work offers flexible hours and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• Progress towards actuarial exams (e.g., SOA/CAS exams) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an actuarial role within the insurance industry.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in programming languages and statistical software (R, Python, SQL, Excel VBA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and financial forecasting.
• Analyze insurance data to identify trends, assess risks, and inform business strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and financial statements.
• Collaborate with underwriters, product managers, and finance teams to provide actuarial support.
• Stay current with actuarial science advancements, industry best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Conduct peer reviews of actuarial work performed by colleagues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Actuarial Science

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Excel VBA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Actuarial Analyst to join a fully remote team focused on pricing, reserving, and financial forecasting for insurance products. The role emphasizes strong analytical skills and collaboration with underwriting, product, and finance teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Actuarial Science (or related field) and 3+ years in an actuarial role, with progress toward SOA/CAS exams preferred. Remote work offers flexible hours and career development opportunities.