Short-term Senior Actuarial Specialist

JVR Software; Johannesburg; In loco; ZAR 600.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

JVR Software in Johannesburg seeks a senior actuary to lead pricing and product development across multiple portfolios. You will conduct pricing reviews, evaluate opportunities, and guide junior team members while partnering with stakeholders to deliver innovative risk solutions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and programming proficiency in SQL, Python, or R, with a focus on profitability and regulatory compliance.

Competenze

• Actuarial degree or maths/statistics major.
• Associate Actuary qualification or near Fellowship.
• Short-term insurance examinations advantageous.

Mansioni

• Lead pricing and product development initiatives across multiple portfolios.
• Conduct pricing reviews and recommend strategies to improve profitability and sustainability.
• Assess and evaluate new business opportunities and product offerings.
• Review actuarial work and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
• Partner with business stakeholders to develop innovative risk and insurance solutions.
• Investigate experience trends and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Support financial performance monitoring and actuarial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with governance, audit, regulatory, and risk management requirements.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to management and stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Communication

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Independent worker

Formazione

Actuarial degree or maths/statistics major

Associate Actuary qualification or near Fellowship

Short-term insurance exams advantageous

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Actuarial Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics or Statistics as majors
• Associate Actuary qualification or strong progress towards Fellowship-level qualification
• Relevant short-term insurance examinations advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ actuarial experience
• Strong non-life pricing and actuarial modelling experience
• Experience within insurance or financial services environments
• Exposure to capital modelling and risk management frameworks advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pricing and product development initiatives across multiple portfolios
• Conduct pricing reviews and recommend strategies to improve profitability and sustainability
• Assess and evaluate new business opportunities and product offerings
• Review actuarial work and provide technical guidance to junior team members
• Partner with business stakeholders to develop innovative risk and insurance solutions
• Investigate experience trends and recommend corrective actions where required
• Support financial performance monitoring and actuarial reporting
• Ensure compliance with governance, audit, regulatory, and risk management requirements
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to management and stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced Excel skills
• SQL, Python, and/or R advantageous
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities