Head of Research and Development

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time
Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a team of Actuaries and Researchers in the development of cutting-edge actuarial models, tools, and techniques.
  • Drive research initiatives to enhance predictive modeling, risk assessment, and pricing strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, underwriting, and data science, to integrate research findings into business strategies.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. Advanced Degree (e.g., FSA, FCAS, PhD) preferred.
  • Qualified Actuary.
  • 10+ years' experience within the Insurance or Reinsurance industry, with a focus on research and development.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, or SAS for data analysis and modeling.


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