Remote Actuarial Assistant

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Health benefits

Remote work

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a bright and motivated Remote Actuarial Assistant to support the actuarial team. This fully remote role focuses on complex calculations, data analysis, and modeling for pricing, reserving, and financial projections, all from a remote location.

You will assist senior actuaries, collaborate on projects, and stay updated on industry trends while maintaining high standards and remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• Completion of at least 1-2 actuarial exams preferred.
• Strong mathematical and statistical concepts required.
• Excellent analytical and data manipulation skills with remote work ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and maintenance of actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and forecasting.
• Perform data analysis and manipulation to support actuarial studies and reports.
• Prepare documentation for actuarial work ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with senior actuaries on various projects providing analytical support.
• Research industry trends and regulatory changes impacting actuarial functions.
• Ensure compliance with standards and company policies in tasks.

Skills

Quantitative aptitude

Statistical analysis

Data manipulation

Programming (R/Python/SQL)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a bright and motivated Remote Actuarial Assistant to support their actuarial team. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong quantitative aptitude and a desire to develop a career in actuarial science, working entirely from a remote location. You will assist senior actuaries in performing complex calculations, data analysis, and modeling related to pricing, reserving, and financial projections. This role offers invaluable experience and the opportunity to contribute significantly to the company's financial health and strategic decision-making, all within a flexible and supportive remote work structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and financial forecasting.
• Perform data analysis and manipulation to support actuarial studies and reports.
• Prepare documentation for actuarial work, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with senior actuaries on various projects, providing analytical support.
• Conduct research on industry trends and regulatory changes impacting actuarial functions.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and company policies in all tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Completion of at least 1-2 actuarial exams is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data manipulation skills.
• Familiarity with actuarial software and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL) is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and study support for actuarial exams.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and remote work flexibility.
• Exposure to a wide range of actuarial projects and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life balance.