Senior Actuarial Analyst: Hybrid Pricing & Modeling

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus potential

Exam support

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join its analytics team in Randburg. This hybrid role involves applying advanced statistical methods to price insurance products, assess financial risks, and support strategic planning.

You will lead modeling projects, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with senior management. The ideal candidate will have progressed toward ASA/FSA credentials, extensive actuarial experience in insurance, and strong Python/R/SQL skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Actuarial Analyst within insurance.
• Advanced qualifications or progress towards actuarial certifications (e.g., ASA, FSA).
• Proficiency in actuarial modeling software and programming (Python/R/SQL).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and validate complex actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and forecasting.
• Analyze large datasets to assess financial impacts of insurance risks and market trends.
• Prepare actuarial reports and present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and best practices across actuarial work.
• Mentor and guide junior actuarial analysts.

Skills

Actuarial experience

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

ASA/FSA progress toward

Tools

Actuarial software

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join its analytics team in Randburg. This hybrid role involves applying advanced statistical methods to price insurance products, assess financial risks, and support strategic planning.

You will lead modeling projects, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with senior management. The ideal candidate will have progressed toward ASA/FSA credentials, extensive actuarial experience in insurance, and strong Python/R/SQL skills.