Business Development Actuary

2 weeks ago

Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa Network Finance. Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year
Reference: NFP016348-ZG-1

A leading global reinsurer company is seeking a Business Development Actuary to join its Johannesburg-based team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Actuary who enjoys client interaction, strategic problem-solving, and driving commercial growth in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. Duties & Responsibilities The successful candidate will be part of a high-performing business development team responsible for building and nurturing strategic partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting clients with innovative reinsurance and capital management solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with clients and partners.
  • Work with internal teams to design and price reinsurance solutions that meet profitability and capital efficiency targets.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and marketing materials to support business growth.
  • Monitor and manage client portfolios, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Draft and manage treaty documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
  • Collaborate with international teams to stay informed of emerging trends in insurance, technology, and risk management.
  • Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Job Experience and Skills Required:
  • Nearly or fully qualified Actuary (FASSA or equivalent)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a life insurance or reinsurance environment
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Word; intermediate in PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Demonstrated ability to manage relationships and work across teams
  • Proactive and commercially minded
  • Confident communicator with presentation experience
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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
  • Actuarial: Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, and Quantitative
  • Data & Analytics: Data Scientists, Data Analysts (Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning)
  • Risk: Credit Risk, Market Risk, Model Risk, and Operational Risk Analysts
  • Pricing: Specialists in Insurance and Financial Products
  • AI & Machine Learning: ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling Data Scientists
  • Quantitative: Experts across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Zahrah Gani
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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