Remote Senior Actuarial Lead: Pricing & Modeling

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and annual-b

Comprehensive health insurance andWell

Generous paid time off and flexible-

Professional growth and study support

Membership fees covered

Collaborative virtual team environment

Retirement plan with company matching

Investments in actuaries tools andTech

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Senior Actuarial Specialist to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on developing pricing and reserving models, conducting pricing analyses, and contributing to strategic financial planning across insurance products.

You will mentor junior actuaries, lead projects, and ensure accuracy of financial projections in a remote-first environment. Strong regulatory knowledge and advanced analytics are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA) or equivalent international designation (e.g., FIA, SOA Fellow).
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in actuarial roles within the insurance industry.
• Proven expertise in life insurance or short-term insurance, with a strong track record in pricing, reserving, and/or financial modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in actuarial software (e.g., Prophet, GGY AXIS) and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and forecasting.
• Analyze historical data to identify trends and inform projections.
• Conduct profitability analyses and advise on pricing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with actuarial standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with underwriting, finance, and risk teams for insights.
• Mentor junior actuaries and lead projects to on-time delivery.
• Prepare actuarial reports and presentations for management and regulators.
• Stay updated on advancements in actuarial science and modeling techniques.
• Contribute to strategic planning through robust financial modeling.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related field

FASSA or FIA/SOA designation

Tools

Prophet

GGY AXIS

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Senior Actuarial Specialist to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on developing pricing and reserving models, conducting pricing analyses, and contributing to strategic financial planning across insurance products.

You will mentor junior actuaries, lead projects, and ensure accuracy of financial projections in a remote-first environment. Strong regulatory knowledge and advanced analytics are essential.