Marketing Actuarial Graduate

1 month ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Swiss Re Full time

We are seeking actuarial graduates with strong interpersonal skills, eager to learn and expand their knowledge and expertise.

If you hold a Bachelor, Master, or PhD degree with up to 3 years of professional experience - we encourage you to apply to our program scheduled for 2025.

The program offers you the opportunity to become part of the dynamic and fast-paced environment of a leading risk knowledge organization over an 18-month period. During this time, you will receive comprehensive on-the-job training, including a job rotation allowing you to collaborate across various business units. The program is set to commence on January 1st, 2025.

About the Role

We are searching for an intellectually curious, highly motivated, and passionate Graduate to join our Life & Health (L&H) Client Markets Team situated in Cape Town.

You will play a key role in the pricing of life & health business and in developing innovative products and services to meet our client's requirements.

Your responsibilities will include providing high-quality actuarial input to clients and the cross-functional team within Swiss Re, gaining an in-depth understanding of the L&H reinsurance market through teamwork, and contributing to innovative reinsurance solutions for the wider Swiss Re Group.

  • Support Senior Client Managers in new business development and collaborate with specialists to introduce Swiss Re's solutions to clients
  • Aid in day-to-day pricing activities across different lines of business in the target markets
  • Analyze data related to emerging risk experience
  • Assist in designing insurance products aligned with the pricing basis and risk management environment
  • Provide quotes to clients, particularly regarding group risk benefits
  • Collect, analyze, and present data for annual industrywide surveys

About the Team

The Client Markets team's objective is to deliver Swiss Re's reinsurance solutions to clients, set strategies, and ensure effective communication within cross-functional account teams.

We are searching for a highly motivated and enthusiastic team member to join our group.

About You

If you are someone who strives to make a difference, possesses the willingness and ambition to tackle new challenges, and develop your reinsurance expertise - then we want to hear from you.

You should have strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to work independently. We are looking for team players eager to contribute actively to the team spirit and thrive in a global, multicultural environment.

You have:

  • Successfully completed a university degree in Actuarial Sciences or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 Actuarial Exemptions obtained
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

It would also be advantageous to have experience in re/insurance from internships or vacation work, as well as proficiency in programming languages (e.g., R).

Please note that the application review will continue until May 15th, and candidates will be contacted thereafter. Final feedback will be provided to all applicants.

Preference will be given to designated applicants as per the employment equity act.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re stands as one of the world's prominent providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other risk transfer solutions, committed to enhancing global resilience.

We deal with a wide range of risks, from natural disasters to cybercrime, combining experience, creative thinking, and cutting-edge expertise to develop new opportunities for our clients. Our success is driven by the collaboration of over 14,000 employees worldwide.

We strive for an inclusive culture that fosters fresh perspectives and innovative thinking, offering equal opportunities for everyone to grow professionally in a flexible and diverse environment.



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