Senior Actuarial Analyst - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 22-01-2020 1:41:54 PM
18-03-2020 1:41:54 PM
Senior Actuarial Analyst (Research and Analytics)
Cape Town

• Internal and external research relating to pricing, products, underwriting, claims and other areas related to life insurance.
• Understanding data and applying modern analytical techniques to the data.
• Implementing practical changes based on research and analytics in various areas of business.
• Support of analysis and assessment of life and health reinsurance portfolios for the purposes of risk management, experience study, planning and quotation.
• Supporting large research projects and surveys.
• Presentations and training measures for clients.
• Marketing activities, including giving presentations at conferences and writing articles.
• Participation in international projects.

Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
• BSc Actuarial Science or Mathematics- nearly or recently qualified Actuary
• Applicants with master’s level qualification in Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Sciences and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Excellent skills in actuarial modelling, data and statistical analysis
• Excellent online research skills
• Good commercial awareness
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent IT skills (MS Office, SQL Server, Working with large datasets)
• Strong statistical software skills (R including machine learning, GLMs)
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively as part of a team, deal with people at all levels and in all areas of the business and engage with clients
• Strong communication skills including verbal and written skills including the ability to summarise and explain complex information clearly and concisely.