Actuarial Leadership Role

5 days ago


Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time
Actuarial Leadership Role

The Recruitment Council is seeking an experienced Actuarial Manager to lead our team of Actuarial Analysts. This role will play a critical part in achieving our business objectives set by senior management.


Key Responsibilities

  • Business Requirements Identification: Conduct in-depth analysis to extract complex business requirements using interviews, workshops, and documentation reviews.
  • Manage pricing development, deployment, and performance monitoring for all brands and products.
  • Clearly document business needs, root causes, assumptions, and goals to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Provide solutions that evolve as more information becomes available, ensuring continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build and maintain relationships with internal (actuarial) and external (business) stakeholders.
  • Keep stakeholders informed of project progress, ensuring clear and actionable feedback is provided.
  • Ensure consistent and timely communication with the business.

Actuarial Modelling

  • Translate business goals into defined actuarial models, supporting growth initiatives.
  • Develop, maintain, and implement actuarial models that are precise and fit for purpose.
  • Continuously monitor model performance and provide feedback to the business.
  • Ensure that data and assumptions are clearly documented.

Data Collection & Analysis

  • Analyse data from multiple sources to identify trends and inform business decisions.
  • Verify data accuracy and ensure consistency with credible financial data before use.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Manager to review and sign-off data used for actuarial models.

Model Deployment & Testing

  • Manage systems changes, ensuring timely delivery of solutions and compliance with quality standards.
  • Perform impact and sensitivity analyses to predict the effect of pricing changes on profitability and policy growth.
  • Document and monitor deployed models to ensure effectiveness and accuracy.

Insights & Reporting

  • Lead the design and creation of reports that identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
  • Present and communicate data-driven insights to key stakeholders in a clear, impactful manner.
  • Translate monitoring results into actionable recommendations for future modeling efforts.

Leadership & Team Management

  • Communicate business objectives, strategy, and values to the team to inspire commitment and extraordinary results.
  • Manage performance, set clear objectives, and hold team members accountable for their contributions.
  • Develop pipelines for succession planning and provide coaching for professional growth.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

  • Identify areas for improvement in existing processes, collaborating with senior colleagues to implement new ideas.
  • Stay informed on business developments and modeling techniques, ensuring that the team remains proactive in their approach.
  • Ensure data processes are current and well-maintained.

Operational Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory codes and the standards set by the Actuarial Society of South Africa.
  • Monitor team performance to identify and resolve compliance issues.

Mentorship & Capability Building

  • Mentor and coach team members, helping them develop technical skills in data analysis and modeling.
  • Support the growth of analytical, aggregation, and modeling expertise within the team.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Action Oriented: Takes on challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
  • Manages Complexity: Simplifies complex problems by focusing on key elements.
  • Manages Ambiguity: Remains effective in uncertain or unclear situations.
  • Resilience: Recovers from setbacks while maintaining a positive outlook.
  • Business Insight: Applies deep business knowledge to advance organizational goals.
  • Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for meeting commitments.
  • Effective Communication: Tailors communication to various audiences, ensuring clarity.
  • Collaboration: Builds partnerships and encourages teamwork to achieve common objectives.
  • Directing Work: Provides direction and removes obstacles to ensure timely delivery.
  • Financial Acumen: Applies financial insights to make informed business decisions.
  • Optimizing Work Processes: Continuously improves processes for better outcomes.
  • Developing Talent: Supports the development of team members to achieve their career and organizational goals.
  • Persuasion: Uses compelling arguments to secure support and commitment.

Skills

  • Proficient in actuarial/statistical software and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
  • Expertise in financial and economic modeling.
  • Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong presentation and reporting abilities.
  • Ability to manage data collection, analysis, and mining processes effectively.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors/Honours degree in Actuarial Science or equivalent.
  • Progressing toward or completed Actuarial qualification.

Experience

  • Minimum of 4 years experience in actuarial work within a short-term insurance environment.
  • 1-3 years experience managing resources and delivering on objectives.

  • Actuarial Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Actuarial Manager Job DescriptionThe Recruitment Council is seeking an experienced Actuarial Manager to lead our team of Actuarial Analysts. As an Actuarial Manager, you will be responsible for effectively modeling and monitoring actuarial solutions across all of our short-term brands, products, and distribution channels.Key Responsibilities:Business...

  • Actuarial Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Job Title: Actuarial AnalystThe Recruitment Council is seeking a highly skilled Actuarial Analyst to join our team. As an Actuarial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting senior team members within the Actuarial division.Key Responsibilities:Model Deployment and Testing: Assist in the planning and execution of system changes, work closely with...

  • Actuarial Analyst

    2 months ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Actuarial Analyst Job DescriptionThe Recruitment Council is seeking a skilled Actuarial Analyst to join our team. As an Actuarial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting senior analysts and managers in our Actuarial team.Key Responsibilities:Model Deployment & Testing: Assist in planning and executing system changes, collaborate with users to...

  • Actuarial Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Actuarial Analyst Job DescriptionThe Recruitment Council is seeking a skilled Actuarial Analyst to join our team. As an Actuarial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in providing data-driven insights to support business decisions.Key Responsibilities:Model Deployment & Testing: Assist in planning and executing system changes, collaborate with users to...

  • Actuarial Analyst

    1 month ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Actuarial Analyst Job DescriptionThe Recruitment Council is seeking a highly skilled Actuarial Analyst to join our team. As an Actuarial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting senior team members within the Actuarial division.Key Responsibilities:Model Deployment and Testing: Assist in the planning and execution of system changes, work closely...

  • Actuarial Manager

    1 month ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Actuarial Manager Job DescriptionThe Recruitment Council is seeking an experienced Actuarial Manager to join our team. As an Actuarial Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Actuarial Analysts and providing strategic guidance on actuarial solutions across our short-term insurance brands, products, and distribution channels.Key...

  • Actuarial Specialist

    1 month ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Job Title: Junior Actuarial SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled Junior Actuarial Specialist to join our team at The Recruitment Council. As a key member of our actuarial team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our business goals through effective actuarial modeling and monitoring of key solutions.Key Responsibilities:Business Requirements...

  • Actuarial Specialist

    4 weeks ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Junior Actuarial SpecialistThe Recruitment Council is seeking a highly skilled Junior Actuarial Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our actuarial team, you will be responsible for supporting our business goals through effective actuarial modeling and monitoring of key solutions.Key Responsibilities:Business Requirements Identification: Elicit and...

  • Actuarial Expert

    5 days ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Job OverviewThe Recruitment Council is seeking a highly skilled Actuarial Specialist to support our business goals through effective actuarial modelling and monitoring of key solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesElicit and analyze complex business requirements through interviews, workshops, and workflow analysis.Develop clear and concise business solutions,...


  • Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa PMG Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionAs the Senior Financial Manager at PMG Recruitment, you will play a key role in the executive team, gaining broad exposure to the business and being accountable for the accounting function for the Group and some key financial processes in servicing customers.The ideal candidate will have experience in leading a finance department, ensuring...

  • Warehouse Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Terecruits Global Recruitment Full time

    Overview of the Warehouse Manager PositionWe are seeking a talented and knowledgeable Warehouse Manager with substantial experience to oversee our operations in the steel and metals sector. This role demands a professional who has spent significant time in warehouse management and supply chain processes, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates with...

  • Head of Procurement

    1 month ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa HR Genie Full time

    Job Title: Head of ProcurementAt HR Genie, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Procurement to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing the purchasing and supply chain management functions within the company.Key Responsibilities:Procurement Strategy and LeadershipDevelop and implement...

  • Senior Sales Director

    2 weeks ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Career Circuit Full time

    The Senior Sales Director will lead a team of sales representatives, driving sales targets and executing effective sales strategies. With strong leadership, communication, and sales management skills, this role requires a high level of expertise in the field of sales and customer relations. Key responsibilities will include budgeting, sales team management,...

  • Front Desk Manager

    2 months ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa HR Genie Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to fill the role of Reception Manager at HR Genie. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our Welcome Desk/Reception area, providing exceptional customer service, and supporting the overall success of our club.Key ResponsibilitiesReception...


  • Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa PMG Recruitment Full time

    Senior Finance Manager Job DescriptionPMG Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Finance Manager to join our team. As a key member of the executive team, you will be responsible for leading the accounting function and providing strategic financial guidance to the business.Key Responsibilities:Lead the Finance Department team and...

  • Financial Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Watershed Consulting Full time

    Job Title: Management AccountantWatershed Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Management Accountant to join our team. As a key member of our finance department, you will play a critical role in providing financial support and insight to senior stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Assist with the general ledger and books to trial balance, including balance...

  • Front Desk Manager

    2 months ago


    Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa HR Genie Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to fill the role of Reception Manager at HR Genie. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our Welcome Desk/Reception area, providing exceptional customer service, and supporting the overall success of our club.Key ResponsibilitiesReception...


  • Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa HR Genie Full time

    At HR Genie, we pride ourselves on our business and technical professionals, who guide organisations in achieving goals as well as leading strategic direction. A highly experienced and skilled Chief Architect Strategist guarantees a dedicated voice, along with the necessary skills, to enhance business performance and processes, whether your needs are...


  • Sandton, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Actuarial Manager RoleWe are looking for a skilled Actuarial Manager to join our team at The Recruitment Council.Key Responsibilities:Manage pricing development, deployment, and performance monitoring for all brands and products.Conduct in-depth analysis to extract complex business requirements using interviews, workshops, and documentation reviews.Clearly...

  • Actuarial Manager

    2 months ago


    Sandton, South Africa Sanlam Full time

    **Who are we?** At SanlamAllianz, we are proud of being the largest Pan-African, non-banking financial services organization on the continent. Our dynamic operations span across 27 African countries (excluding South Africa), and our business is focused on life insurance, general insurance, retail credit, health, bancassurance, and asset management. Our core...

  • Actuary

    2 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa Discovery Ltd. Full time

    **Business Unit**:Discovery Health**Function**:Actuarial Sciences**Date**:30 Oct 2024**Discovery Health: R&D** - Technical Marketing Actuary- About Discovery- Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose...

  • Actuarial Specialist

    2 months ago


    Sandton, South Africa Skill Shed Full time

    Actuarial Expert Role at Skill ShedWe are seeking an experienced Actuarial Expert to join our team at Skill Shed. As an Actuarial Expert, you will play a key role in supporting our senior managers, contributing to the development of actuarial models, and providing expert advice on actuarial matters.Key Responsibilities:Actuarial Support: Assist senior...

  • Actuarial Specialist

    1 month ago


    Sandton, South Africa Skill Shed Full time

    Actuarial Expert Role at Skill ShedWe are seeking an experienced Actuarial Expert to join our team at Skill Shed. As an Actuarial Expert, you will play a crucial role in supporting our senior managers, contributing to the development of actuarial models, and providing expert advice on actuarial matters.Key Responsibilities:Actuarial Support: Assist senior...

  • Actuarial Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa Skill Shed Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Actuarial Expert to join our team at Skill Shed. As an Actuarial Expert, you will play a key role in supporting our senior managers and contributing to the development of our actuarial services.Key ResponsibilitiesActuarial Support: Assist senior managers in various actuarial tasks, including reserving, statutory...


  • Sandton, South Africa Sanlam Full time

    **Who are we?** At SanlamAllianz, we are proud of being the largest Pan-African, non-banking financial services organization on the continent. Our dynamic operations span across 27 African countries (excluding South Africa), and our business is focused on life insurance, general insurance, retail credit, health, bancassurance, and asset management. Our core...

  • Actuarial Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Actuarial Analyst Job DescriptionThe Recruitment Council is seeking a highly skilled Actuarial Analyst to join our team. As an Actuarial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in providing vital support to senior analysts and managers in our Actuarial team.Key Responsibilities:Model Deployment & Testing: Assist in planning and executing system changes,...

  • Actuarial Specialist

    4 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa Hollard Recruitment Full time

    Job Purpose:We are seeking a highly skilled Actuarial Specialist to join our group actuarial team at Hollard. This role will be responsible for consolidating results within the Hollard group, both from a statutory and management perspective, as well as involvement in running first line actuarial review committees within the Hollard group for both life and...

  • Actuarial Specialist

    2 months ago


    Sandton, South Africa Skill Shed Full time

    Actuarial Expert RoleAt Skill Shed, we're seeking an experienced Actuarial Expert to join our team. As a key member of our actuarial services department, you'll play a crucial role in providing technical advice to our General Insurance clients across Africa.Key Responsibilities:Capital Modelling: Review and develop economic capital models, build challenger...

  • Actuarial Analyst

    1 month ago


    Sandton, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Actuarial Analyst Job DescriptionThe Recruitment Council is seeking a skilled Actuarial Analyst to join our team. As an Actuarial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in providing vital support to senior analysts and managers in our Actuarial team.Key Responsibilities:Model Deployment & Testing: Assist in planning and executing system changes, collaborate...


  • Sandton, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    {"Key Responsibilities": "Our team is seeking a skilled Junior Actuarial Analyst to provide critical support to senior analysts and managers. This role involves working with actuarial models to analyze and monitor business challenges, offering data-driven solutions to optimize business performance.Key responsibilities include:• Model Deployment &...

  • Actuarial Manager

    5 months ago


    Sandton, South Africa Guardrisk Full time

    **Introduction** Manage an actuarial team responsible for analytical analysis and capital modelling, to ensure financial stability of Guardrisk Insurance and its clients and provide modelling support for the valuation of IFRS 17 compliant technical provisions. **Role Purpose** Manage an actuarial team responsible for analytical analysis and capital...

  • Actuarial Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Actuarial Manager Job DescriptionThe Recruitment Council is seeking an experienced Actuarial Manager to join our team. As an Actuarial Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Actuarial Analysts and developing actuarial models to support business growth initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Business Requirements Identification: Conduct in-depth...

  • Actuarial Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Job Title: Actuarial AnalystOur client, a leading organization in the insurance industry, is seeking a highly skilled Actuarial Analyst to join their team. As an Actuarial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting senior team members within the Actuarial division.Key Responsibilities:Model Deployment and Testing: Assist in the planning and...


  • Sandton, South Africa Skill Shed Full time

    About the Role:At Skill Shed, we are seeking an experienced Actuarial Expert to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for capital modeling, reinsurance reviews, product pricing, and technical provisions.Main Responsibilities:Capital modeling, including reviews of economic capital models and building challenger models.Reinsurance reviews...

  • Actuarial Specialist

    1 month ago


    Sandton, South Africa Skill Shed Full time

    Actuarial Expert RoleWe are seeking an experienced Actuarial Expert to join our team at Skill Shed. As an Actuarial Expert, you will play a key role in providing technical advice to General Insurance clients across Africa.Key Responsibilities:Capital modelling, including reviews of economic capital models, building challenger models, and quantitative...


  • Sandton, South Africa Skill Shed Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Actuarial Expert to join our team at Skill Shed. As an Actuarial Expert, you will play a key role in supporting senior managers, performing reinsurance reviews, and drafting reports and communications. You will also be responsible for product pricing and design, capital modeling, and asset liability modeling.Key...

  • Actuarial Manager

    5 months ago


    Sandton, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

    RPO's client in Sandton is currently seeking a skilled Actuarial Manager to join their team of professionals. The Actuarial Manager will be responsible for overseeing the actuarial department and ensuring the accurate and timely completion of actuarial processes and analyses. The individual in this role will collaborate with the Chief Actuary to develop...


  • Sandton, South Africa Discovery Ltd. Full time

    **Business Unit**:Discovery Life**Function**:Actuarial Sciences**Date**:5 Nov 2024- Discovery Life- Actuary Product Development & Implementation**About Discovery** - Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and...