Senior Specialist : Actuarial

Vodafone Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Group is seeking an Actuarial and Data Analytics professional to lead pricing strategies for life and short-term insurance products. The role involves mentoring junior analysts, developing competitive pricing models, and driving data-driven decisions to enhance product performance. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and significant industry experience.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Competitive benefit packages

Retirement funds and risk benefits

Medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Fibre connection discounts

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in financial services, particularly life or short-term insurance pricing.
• Experience managing analysts advantageous.
• Strong autonomous function with excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor the pricing team and develop pricing models.
• Support pricing strategies for insurance products.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to communicate technical insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Numerical skills

Education

Mathematical, Statistical or Actuarial degree

Job description

When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.Certified by the Top Employer Institute .Role Purpose : Actuarial : To provide actuarial support to the Head of Actuarial on all matters relating to life and short-term insurance pricingData Analytics : to ensure that all decision making is data-driven by analysing the performance of products, campaigns and initiatives; assisting the actuarial and product managers in developing future products that future-proof the businessYour responsibilities will include : Mentor the pricing team, providing guidance to Junior Actuarial AnalystsDevelop and refine pricing models to ensure competitiveness and profitability.Support pricing strategies for both new and existing life and short-term insurance products.Supporting the product managers in developing new products and propositions.Data analytics and experience monitoring : Detailed analytics at customer, channel and product level are required to drive performance, product development, to prioritise strategic roadmap (developments).Engage with clients and internal stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical insights.Contribute to structuring and negotiating new deals to optimise business outcomesThe ideal candidate for this role will have : Mathematical, Statistical or Actuarial degree5-7 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on life or short term insurance pricingExperience managing analysts would be advantageousSound numerical, analytical and problem solving skillsHighly energetic, innovative and pro-active individual, with the ability to work independently and as a member of a teamCore competencies, knowledge and experience : Experience in an actuarial pricing role essentialAnalytical & creative problem-solving skills.Good business acumen and understanding of the role of the capability in contributing to business valueCustomer-centric focus, with an entrepreneurial and ROL mindsetAbility to function with a high degree of autonomyComfortable with a range of Actuarial pricing techniquesStrong time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple prioritiesExcellent relationship building and influencing skills, with the ability to contribute towards an inclusive team cultureWe make an impact by offering : Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packagesRetirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefitsCell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companiesClosing date for Applications : 3 June .The base location for this role is Vodacom MidrandThe company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.