Senior Life Actuarial Analyst: Impact, Growth & Study Support

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and actuarial exam support

Medical aid and pension contributions

Paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Actuarial Analyst for our client, a leading insurer in Johannesburg, Gauteng. You will apply advanced actuarial techniques to price products, evaluate risk, and support financial stability in a dynamic market.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Actuarial Science or related field, progress toward actuarial exams, and 5+ years in actuarial work, preferably life insurance. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, with proficiency in Prophet, Moses, TAS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related quantitative field.
• Progress towards actuarial examinations (e.g., FSA, FIA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years actuarial experience, preferably in life insurance.
• Proficiency in actuarial software Prophet/Moses/TAS and strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Python or R is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct actuarial valuations and projections for life insurance products.
• Develop pricing models to ensure competitive and profitable offerings.
• Perform experience analyses (mortality, morbidity, lapse) and adjust as needed.
• Assist in development and testing of new insurance products.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims and finance for actuarial insights.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Mentor junior actuarial staff and contribute to team development.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science/Math/Statistics

Tools

Prophet

Moses

TAS

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Actuarial Analyst for our client, a leading insurer in Johannesburg, Gauteng. You will apply advanced actuarial techniques to price products, evaluate risk, and support financial stability in a dynamic market.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Actuarial Science or related field, progress toward actuarial exams, and 5+ years in actuarial work, preferably life insurance. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, with proficiency in Prophet, Moses, TAS,