Actuarial Analyst

5 days ago

Sandton, South Africa Discovery Full time

Discovery – Health| R&D Lab - Health Technical Marketing

Actuarial Analyst

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 own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

Understand, analyse and optimise sales and distribution strategies across Discovery Health and Vitality using industry knowledge, analytical expertise and strategic insights.

Key outputs

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following job functions:

The candidate will be required to:

  • Develop new business strategies and analysis to lead distribution strategies,
  • Storyboard and communicate complex information in a coherent, succinct manner; and
  • Transform unstructured data into strategic insights to inform key business decisions.

Sales and distribution leadership:

  • Responsible for strategic insights, ideas, and solutions to address sales and distribution priorities within Discovery Health and Vitality
  • Responsible for the successful product positioning and roll-out of Discovery Health and Vitality's annual enhancements and product launches
  • Contribute to research and development through a deep understanding of the competitor space and market dynamics.
  • Produce white papers and thought leadership to elevate the Discovery Health and Vitality brands.

Broker Leadership:

  • Engage with distribution channels and brokers as a key decision maker to complex problems faced by Discovery Health and Vitality.
  • Position newly launched Health and Vitality products via nationwide webinars and roadshows to brokers
  • Develop strong relationships with brokers as the key voice on distribution sentiment and product delivery.

Market expertise:

  • Detailed analysis, technical modelling and desktop research covering company performance, product utilisation, sales trends and competitor landscape to guide the business on future growth opportunities.

Personal Attributes and Skills

The successful candidate would need to have the following competencies:

  • Self-starter with a strong drive for excellence
  • Strategic thinker
  • Exceptional analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Management and leadership skills
  • Competencies of storyboarding, presentation preparation and data visualisation is advantageous

Education and Experience

The following requirements are Essential:

  • Qualified Actuary/ Actuarial Analyst
  • Management consulting experience is advantageous.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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