Senior Actuarial Analyst - Remote, Flexible & Growth‑Driven

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup

Exam fee reimbursement

Career advancement

Flexible hours

Collaborative culture

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join a remote-first insurance team in South Africa. You will price, reserve, and model complex insurance products while supporting risk management and strategic planning.

The role requires advanced quantitative skills and proficiency with actuarial tools, enabling independent work in a fully remote setting. The position offers a competitive salary, reimbursement for actuarial exam fees, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related quantitative field.
• Progress towards or completion of actuarial designations (e.g., FSA, ASA).
• Minimum 4 years actuarial experience in insurance.
• Strong proficiency with Prophet/Speed and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing models for new and existing products.
• Perform reserving calculations and analyses.
• Conduct experience studies and profitability analyses.
• Support actuarial software development and methodologies.
• Communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and finance.

Skills

Prophet/Speed

SQL

R

Python

Excel

Actuarial modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science

Actuarial designation progress (FSA/ASA)

Tools

Excel

SQL

R

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join a remote-first insurance team in South Africa. You will price, reserve, and model complex insurance products while supporting risk management and strategic planning.

The role requires advanced quantitative skills and proficiency with actuarial tools, enabling independent work in a fully remote setting. The position offers a competitive salary, reimbursement for actuarial exam fees, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and