Senior Actuarial Specialist: Finance & Governance Positions in Cape Town and JohannesburgKey Result AreasUnderstanding the Capital risk drivers for retail productsPerforming regular quarterly valuations for financial reporting and submissions to the regulatorPresenting valuation results to management and effectively explaining key drivers of resultsModelling of Investment Guarantee Reserves (IGRs), using stochastic techniques to measure extreme downside risksCritically reviewing current processes and actuarial models with a view to continuous improvementSupport the delivery of relevant project objectives as these ariseExtract insights and understand the drivers of key financial metrics for business consideration. Effectively collaborate with business and other specialized areas such as Accounting, Product Development, and Balance Sheet ManagementAssist with IFRS 17 implementation and transition to BAUQualification, Skills and Experience Required:BSc Actuarial or similar with a minimum of 4 years actuarial experience11 actuarial exam creditsStrong technical skillsStrong detail orientation coupled with the ability to see the big pictureExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal)Motivated self-starter who shows initiative, is proactive, looks for ways to improveAble to complete tasks within agreed timelines and drive projects to completion with minimal guidanceInterest in financial modelling softwareAbility to plan and prioritizeWilling to learn and growHigh level of accountabilityThe incumbent will have an added advantage if he/she has the set skills listed belowKnowledge of IFRS and Regulatory Solvency valuationsC#, Prophet (including DCS) and VBA programming experienceAdvanced MS Excel skillsSQL / MS Access skills