Head of Research and Development

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time
If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for pushing the boundaries of actuarial science and driving impactful research initiatives, join us in shaping the future of the insurance industry

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.

For more information contact:
Shaunaline Baatjies
Specialist Recruiter: Network Finance Alpha


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