Actuarial Expert and Risk Manager

2 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa Skill Shed Propriety Limited Full time

At Skill Shed Propriety Limited, we are expanding our General Insurance consulting team and seeking an Actuarial Expert and Risk Manager to join us. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to work with clients across Africa on a range of projects.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Actuarial Expert and Risk Manager who can provide actuarial and technical assistance to our clients. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for:

  • Capital modelling, including reviews of economic capital models, building challenger models, and quantitative validation of SAM standard formula;
  • Reinsurance reviews and stochastic optimisation, including geospatial modelling;
  • Product pricing and design, including working with GLMs, GAMs, etc.;
  • Building projection models for ORSA and business plans;
  • Reviewing technical provisions, including IBNR, UPR, AURR, and stochastic risk adjustment calculations in R/Python;
  • Producing reports, reviews, and analysis results and signing off on all areas of short-term actuarial services;
  • Assisting clients across Africa with their IFRS 17 reporting requirements;
  • Providing technical advice to General Insurance clients across Africa;
  • Managing projects;
  • Ensuring that reports include insight and value add for clients;
  • Supporting the head of the department;
  • Performing market studies and research;
  • Maintaining and improving client relationships;

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in actuarial science and risk management, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please apply.

We offer a competitive salary of **$120,000 - $150,000** per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

About Us

Skill Shed Propriety Limited is a leading provider of General Insurance consulting services, working with clients across Africa. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional service to our clients.



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