Senior Actuarial Analyst

3 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa Think-Career RPO Full time

Purpose of the job
To provide actuarial solutions to internal and external clients within the life corporate actuarial team, in line with company Client Value Proposition.
Job Responsibilities
Completion of monthly IFRS reserving results for the Life License of the company.
Completion of SAM returns on a quarterly basis, as well as Annual SAM returns, for the Life licenses.
Investigations of results to identify trends and spaces for improvement in existing processes.
Assistance with the automation of existing processes in the life valuations space to improve efficiency.
Documentation of existing and new processes.
Input and completion of Actuarial elements of the companies ORSA returns.
Input into the annual budgeting process of the company for the life licences.
Input into basis setting exercises of the company.
Communication of results to actuarial managers for further action.
Input into the completion of Actuarial Committee and Board packs.
Be active member of the Actuarial team and help to mentor and guide junior staff.
Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in company Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
Support and encourage staff to participate and support corporate responsibility initiative.
Stay abreast in field of expertise and deliver on the expectations from stakeholders by building capability of self and staff through identifying current and future training and development needs.
Contribute to team effectiveness by following the recruitment process when recruiting talent.
Maintain a capable high performing team and ensure an environment for optimal performance is created by identifying talent pool through conducting career conversations, utilizing the talent grid principles and developing talent retention programmes (e.g. rotation).
Ensure self and staff understand and embrace the company Vision and Values by leading by example and re-enforcing values during meetings.
Minimum Experience Level
Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science
2 - 4 years in the Corporate Actuarial environment.
Life Corporate Actuarial experience.
Minimum of 6 - 8 exams. (via ASSA)
Technical / Professional Knowledge
Administrative procedures and systems
Banking knowledge
Business principles
Business terms and definitions
Data analysis
Governance, Risk and Controls
Microsoft Office
Vision and strategy
Relevant software and systems knowledge
Business writing skills
Behavioral Competencies
Adaptability
Applied Learning
Communication
Collaborating
Innovation
Work Standards



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