Junior Actuarial Analyst

2 weeks ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa MiWay Full time
About the Job
The role provides exposure to a broad spectrum of corporate actuarial and risk management work.

The individual will also have the opportunity to interact with senior management, HAF and external parties as part of his / her day-to-day duties.

What will make you successful in this role?

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to:

  • Capital Modelling: Reviewing Standard Formula Model under SAM. Ensuring the appropriateness of the methodologies and underlying models used as well as the assumptions made in the calculation of the capital requirements. Calculating shareholder distributions. Regularly reviewing the actuarial projections.
  • Reserving: Reviewing the calculation of technical provisions as required, including data sourcing, sense checking the data / results and investigating anomalies.
  • Risk Management: Providing support to the risk management function including the ORSA, Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Strategy. Periodically reviewing actuarialrelated policies.
  • Supporting the approval process of product amendments and new products.
  • IFRS17 development and implementation.
  • Aiding with the internal and external auditing processes.
  • Reinsurance modelling and renewals.

Competencies and skills required:

  • Microsoft SQL, Excel and Word proficiency.
  • Strong technical and communication skills.
  • Great work ethic and highly motivated.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and give regular updates on progress. Qualifications and Experience

Minimum qualification required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science.

The following experience would be advantageous:

  • Experience in the short-term insurance industry.
  • Capital modelling and / or IBNR reserving experience.
  • Experience with SAM, ORSA and IFRS1
  • An understanding of reinsurance.

Minimum qualification required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science.

The following experience would be advantageous:

  • Experience in the short-term insurance industry.
  • Capital modelling and / or IBNR reserving experience.
  • Experience with SAM, ORSA and IFRS1
  • An understanding of reinsurance.
Knowledge and Skills Actuarial Problem Solving Issues management Attention to detail and accuracy Personal Attributes Self-development
  • Contributing independently Interpersonal savvy
  • Contributing independently Nimble learning
  • Contributing independently Tech savvy
  • Contributing independently Build a successful career with us
We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees.

We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things.

We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.

Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently Customer focus - Contributing independently Drives results - Contributing independently Collaborates - Contributing independently Being resilient - Contributing independently Turnaround time

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 19 JUNE 2023 Our commitment to transformation
MiWay is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity.

This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.

MiWay's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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