Senior Actuarial Analyst - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development funding

Access to actuarial tools

Hybrid work arrangements

Prime Johannesburg location

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join our risk management team. You will develop and validate actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and capital adequacy, delivering data-driven insights to senior management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in actuarial roles within insurance, strong skills in Prophet/AXIS and Python/R/SQL, and the ability to communicate complex results to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• Progress towards or completion of actuarial examinations (e.g., ASISA, IFoA).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive actuarial experience in insurance.
• Strong proficiency in Prophet, AXIS and programming languages (Python, R, SQL).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in risk management and capital modelling.
• Understanding of SA solvency regulations and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and implement actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and capital adequacy assessments.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, assess risk exposures, and forecast liabilities.
• Prepare reports for senior management with findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and finance to provide actuarial insights.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to best practices in actuarial work.
• Mentor junior actuarial staff and promote professional development.
• Stay updated on industry developments, regulations, and emerging risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Actuarial Science/Math/Stats

Tools

Prophet

GGY AXIS

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join our risk management team. You will develop and validate actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and capital adequacy, delivering data-driven insights to senior management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in actuarial roles within insurance, strong skills in Prophet/AXIS and Python/R/SQL, and the ability to communicate complex results to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Hybrid work options available.