Senior Actuarial Analyst: Pricing, Risk & Insights

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contribution

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development sponsorship

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst to lead pricing, reserving and capital management within the insurance division. You will develop robust models, analyse data, and present insights to senior management and regulators.

Candidates should hold actuarial fellowship/Associateship, have 5+ years of insurance experience, and be proficient in Prophet, Moses, R, Python and advanced Excel. Mentoring junior staff and collaborating across teams are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Fellowship/Associateship with actuarial society required.
• Min 5 years actuarial experience in insurance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication to senior management and regulators.
• Experience in risk management and capital modelling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance actuarial models for pricing, reserving and capital management.
• Analyse insurance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with underwriting, product development and finance to provide insights.
• Mentor junior staff and share knowledge within the team.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Quantitative skills

Education

Fellowship/Associateship in actuarial society (e.g., Actuarial Society of SA, IFoA)

Tools

Prophet

Moses

R

Python

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst to lead pricing, reserving and capital management within the insurance division. You will develop robust models, analyse data, and present insights to senior management and regulators.

Candidates should hold actuarial fellowship/Associateship, have 5+ years of insurance experience, and be proficient in Prophet, Moses, R, Python and advanced Excel. Mentoring junior staff and collaborating across teams are key aspects of the role.