Senior Remote Actuary

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Remote Actuary to contribute to risk management and product development. This fully remote role involves pricing, reserving, capital modeling, and advanced analytics within a globally distributed actuarial team.

Ideal candidate holds fellowship and has 8+ years in insurance actuarial science, capable of leading projects, mentoring juniors, and delivering actionable insights while staying current with industry practices.

Qualifications

• Fellowship in a recognized actuarial society (e.g., FSA, FIA).
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in actuarial science within the insurance industry.
• Expertise in casualty, life, or health insurance product pricing and reserving.
• Proficiency in actuarial software and programming languages (SQL, Python, R, SAS).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain complex actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and financial projections.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, assess risks, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Perform regular actuarial valuations and prepare detailed reports for regulatory compliance and internal analysis.
• Collaborate with product development teams to design and price new insurance products.
• Mentor and guide junior actuaries, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging actuarial techniques.

Skills

Fellowship in actuarial society

Actuarial experience

Pricing & Reserving

Analytical skills

Remote work

Tools

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly experienced and credentialed Senior Remote Actuary to contribute to their sophisticated risk management and product development functions. This fully remote role offers the chance to work on complex actuarial challenges, including pricing, reserving, and capital modeling, utilizing advanced analytical techniques and software. You will be an integral part of a talented, globally distributed actuarial team, providing critical insights that drive strategic decision-making and ensure the financial health of the company's diverse insurance products. This position is ideal for a seasoned actuary who values autonomy, intellectual challenge, and the flexibility of a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain complex actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and financial projections.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, assess risks, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Perform regular actuarial valuations and prepare detailed reports for regulatory compliance and internal analysis.
• Collaborate with product development teams to design and price new insurance products.
• Mentor and guide junior actuaries, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging actuarial techniques.

Requirements

• Fellowship in a recognized actuarial society (e.g., FSA, FIA).
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in actuarial science within the insurance industry.
• Expertise in casualty, life, or health insurance product pricing and reserving.
• Proficiency in actuarial software and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R, SAS).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Extremely competitive salary and lucrative bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Support for ongoing professional development and actuarial exams.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote position.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful actuarial projects.