ACTUARIAL ASSISTANT (LIFE INSURANCE AREA)
Sandton, Gauteng


This is an opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of clients and actuarial work to develop management and consulting skills while growing the Life Insurance Area. The incumbent will be reporting to a Senior Consulting Actuary and providing actuarial & technical assistance to the actuary and/ or clients.
Main Responsibilities:
• Managing workflow and deadlines
• Achieving key performance indicators
• Ensuring quality control procedures are adhered to and maintained
• Maintain and improve client relationships
• Provide technical support to the Life Actuary on all areas (including reserving, embedded values, solvency, and pricing etc.)
• Supporting the Senior Consulting Actuary
• Interacting and communicating with clients when needed
• Membership of Actuarial Society of South Africa committees/ sub-committees
• Maintaining and developing knowledge of the client markets/ countries
• Keeping up to date with Life Insurance practice and CPD for Southern Africa

Requirements:
• 1-2 years’ experience in the Life Insurance
• Experience with reserving / solvency valuations
• Good progress with CT exams
• Strong actuarial technical skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong work ethic and highly motivated
• Ability to work to a deadline and give regular feedback on progress