Remote Senior Actuarial Analyst - Pricing & Risk Modeling

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional salary and comprehensive;

Fully remote work arrangement with flx

Premium health, disability, and life

Retirement savings plan and profit‑shY

Professional development support, exam

Company paid exams and study time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join a fully remote actuarial department. You will apply advanced mathematical methods to price, reserve, model, and develop products for a leading insurer, influencing strategic decisions.

The role requires Fellow/Associate membership in an actuarial society, 5+ years of actuarial experience in insurance, and strong Prophet/R/Python skills with data-driven analysis. Remote collaboration with a skilled team is essential.

Qualifications

• Fellow or Associate membership in a recognized actuarial society.
• Minimum of 5 years of actuarial analysis experience in the insurance industry.
• Strong expertise in actuarial modeling software (Prophet, R, Python) and statistical techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in communicating complex technical concepts to non-actuarial audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and financial projections.
• Analyze insurance data to assess risk, predict future liabilities, and inform strategic planning.
• Collaborate with product development teams to design and price new insurance products.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on actuarial findings for management and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant actuarial standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the overall development of the actuarial function.

Skills

Actuarial modeling

Prophet

R

Python

Analytical skills

Remote work capability

Education

Fellow or Associate membership in a recognized actuarial society

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join a fully remote actuarial department. You will apply advanced mathematical methods to price, reserve, model, and develop products for a leading insurer, influencing strategic decisions.

The role requires Fellow/Associate membership in an actuarial society, 5+ years of actuarial experience in insurance, and strong Prophet/R/Python skills with data-driven analysis. Remote collaboration with a skilled team is essential.