Head: Product Development

6 days ago


Sandton, South Africa Guardrisk Group Full time
Head: Product Development (Life) MMH250304-7

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Role Purpose:

You will play an integral part at Guardrisk, working in a unique environment along with our clients and internal teams to develop exciting, unique and innovative products for our cell owners. This role includes working on multiple facets of product solutions, working with clients, solving interesting problems in the business and the management of the Product Development team.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field
  • Our ideal candidate is a nearly qualified actuary
  • At least three to five years' experience in the financial services industry
  • Experience with life insurance product development would be advantageous
  • Experience with managing a team would be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the design and structuring of new, innovative group and individual life insurance products
  • Review and enhance existing products, redesigning them to better serve current clients
  • Ensure compliance by assessing the product range against regulatory and professional guidelines
  • Lead the Product Development team, providing guidance and support to junior actuarial analysts
  • Engage with clients and reinsurers to discuss product strategies and enhancements
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on technical product matters

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Product Management and Marketing

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