Head of Pricing and Risk Management

23 hours ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa The Vine Partners Full time
About The Vine Partners

We are a leading commercial risk specialist in Southern Africa dedicated to proactive risk management and superior customer service. Our team of experts partners with customers and brokers to safeguard their businesses and enhance their risk profiles across the continent.

Key Responsibilities
  • Pricing and Risk Management: Evaluate existing and potential new lines of business across the short-term insurance offerings, including Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, Marine, Engineering, and Hospitality.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and manage the pricing team, overseeing approximately 10 individuals.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization, such as Broker Distribution and Underwriting, to ensure alignment with financial targets.
  • Portfolio Analysis: Continuously analyze portfolio results to guide pricing decisions and explore alternative courses of action as needed to achieve business objectives.
  • Pricing Best Practices: Develop and/or co-develop pricing best practices, including system design and procedures, and assist in their implementation as required.
  • Pricing Tools Oversight: Take overall responsibility for pricing tools used, including contracting, budgeting, implementation, and alignment with industry best practices.
  • Strategic Translation: Translate organizational plans into actionable pricing bases and risk management strategies consistent with standards and governance policies.
  • Predictive Analysis: Utilize statistical techniques to predict the outcomes of alternative courses of action accurately and contribute to strategic decision-making.
  • Project Leadership: Lead complex pricing assignments and projects requiring integration across various business units.
  • Actuarial Support: Provide actuarial support and insights to the business, offering guidance on underlying performance and profitability monitoring.
  • Reporting: Create and maintain business reports to monitor profitability and identify market opportunities.
  • Business Support: Translate income statement deviations into underwriting and pricing actions and play a leadership role in driving pricing initiatives.
Requirements
  • Qualifications: Minimum NQF Level 7 (University degree) in Actuarial Science or related field.
  • Designation: Qualified FASSA designation of the Actuarial Society of South Africa or equivalent.
  • Experience: Minimum five years' experience in short-term insurance pricing, including modelling and deployment.
  • Actuarial Advice: Experience providing actuarial advice to senior management.
  • Background: Strong background in underwriting, portfolio management, and general management.
  • Project Management: Experience in project management and large-scale IT development projects.
Behaviors and Knowledge
  • Collaborative Mindset: Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across functions.
  • Self-Motivation: Self-motivated and proactive with a drive to achieve business objectives.
  • Professional Attitude: Professional, enthusiastic, and positive attitude.
  • Deadline-Oriented: Deadline-oriented with the ability to work under pressure.
  • Leadership Skills: Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.
Technical Skills
  • Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English; proficiency in additional languages preferred.
  • Communication Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Computer Literacy: Advanced computer literacy, including SAS, VBA, and pricing software.
  • Statistical and Actuarial Pricing Tools: Expertise in statistical and actuarial pricing tools and methods.
  • IT Architecture: Knowledge of IT architecture and fault diagnosis.
  • Portfolio Management: Advanced understanding of portfolio management and optimization methods.

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