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Chief Actuary - Tygervalley, South Africa - Sanlam
Description
Who are we?
At SanlamAllianz, we are proud of being the largest Pan-African, non-banking financial services organization on the continent.Our dynamic operations span across 27 African countries (excluding South Africa), and our business is focused on life insurance, general insurance, retail credit, health, bancassurance, and asset management.
Our core values - Innovation, Care, Integrity and Collaboration - guide our vision of distinguishing ourselves as the most admired financial services group in Africa.
We nurture a high-performance, energising and engaging culture.Why? Because we, as employees of SanlamAllianz, understand the importance of feeling cared for, empowered, challenged to produce our best work and live with confidence.
What will you do?What will make you successful in this role?**- Calculation, review and analysis of technical reserves under local regulations, IFRS4 and IFRS1- Refine and further develop tools, process and reporting under IFRS17 to enhance value and accuracy of results.
Portfolio analysis: claims experience and profitability.Data analysis: improve data quality, determine model points, and set actuarial assumptions.Produce reports to enable accurate decision making by management and subsequent monitoring of action plans.Work with central management and local management teams to establish a quarterly reserving review process across the portfolio.Drive the relationship with Finance, Pricing, claims handling to ensure holistic approach on reserving and pricing.Assistance with ad hoc actuarial needs from subsidiaries and JV central team. Qualification and Experience Master's degree: Engineering, Actuarial Science, Statistics or MathematicsQualified Actuary with 10+ years' experienceInsurance company or advisory firm experience Knowledge and Skills Mastery of statistical and probability calculation toolsAnalytical skillsSynthetic skillsSound knowledge of nonlife reserving methodsStrong knowledge of statistical software programs (SASR)Strong mastery of MS ExcelWriting and communication skillsFluent in English Personal Attributes Good planning skillsLeading a teamThoroughness and reliabilityAttention to detailAbility to see bigger picture and consider implications of results on wider processes and teamsAnalytical and organisational skillsGood interpersonal skillsConfidentiality Core Competencies Cultivates InnovationClient FocusDrive ResultsCollaboratesFlexibility and adaptability Build a successful career with us We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clustersSanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Turnaround timeOur commitment to transformation**The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are the key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
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