Strategic Actuarial Analyst – CEO Office

Discovery Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Limited, via Discovery Insure, seeks an Actuarial Analyst in the CEO’s Office to support executive decision-making with rigorous analyses and strategic insight. You will combine strong actuarial modelling with operational support to influence performance and drive initiatives.

You will develop dashboards, assess strategic initiatives, monitor profitability, and ensure models meet professional standards while collaborating with senior leaders across units.

Qualifications

• Strong actuarial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency in actuarial tools and analytics software (e.g., SAS, SQL, R, Python, Emblem, Radar, Power BI).
• Excellent data interpretation and financial analysis skills.
• Understanding of underwriting principles, claims behaviour, and insurance product structures.
• Experience in pricing, reserving, capital modelling, or risk management - Advantageous.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks (SAM, IFRS 17) - Advantageous.
• Experience working directly with senior leadership - Advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory & Executive Support: Generate data‑driven insights and scenario analyses for Exco discussions.
• Actuarial Analytics & Technical Expertise: Develop dashboards and insight packs for governance forums.
• Business Performance & Insights: Analyse trends across claims, underwriting, growth and retention.
• Project Management & Delivery: Lead cross-functional projects and track milestones.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with actuarial, data science, underwriting, finance, and risk teams.

Skills

Actuarial modelling

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science or related field

Matric (Essential)

Good exam progress (ASSA/IFoA)

Tools

SAS

SQL

R

Python

Emblem

Radar

Power BI

Job description

Discovery Limited, via Discovery Insure, seeks an Actuarial Analyst in the CEO’s Office to support executive decision-making with rigorous analyses and strategic insight. You will combine strong actuarial modelling with operational support to influence performance and drive initiatives.

You will develop dashboards, assess strategic initiatives, monitor profitability, and ensure models meet professional standards while collaborating with senior leaders across units.