Actuarial Analyst

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as an Actuarial Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in risk assessment and financial modeling. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in actuarial software, contributing to projects that shape critical business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular reinsurance analyses to manage risk exposure.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance system capabilities for actuarial activities.
• Provide insights on product development based on actuarial analysis.
• Maintain records of actuarial activities according to company policy.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Review and update actuarial assumptions to reflect recent trends.
• Engage in external networking to enhance the company’s profile in the actuarial community.

Requirements

Education

• Master's degree in Actuarial Science or related field is a plus
• Actuary status or progress towards it preferred

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in the insurance or finance sectors

Technical Skills

• SQL
• Tableau

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Player

Certifications

• Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA) or equivalent
• Chartered Enterprise Risk Actuary (CERA)

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience in financial modeling and risk management: Hands-on experience with financial modeling techniques to assess risk.
• Experience with predictive analytics and machine learning: Familiarity with machine learning concepts applied to actuarial tasks.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and bonus structures
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Career growth opportunities
• Generous leave policies

Company Culture

• Collaboration: Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our approach.
• Employee Engagement: We value employee feedback and foster engagement in decision-making.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Our commitment to diversity enhances creativity and resilience.