The role holder will be responsible to oversee team to perform routine Reserving or Capital tasks as assigned requiring minimal direct supervision; performs more complex analyses.Detailed descriptionThe successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:GeneralProvide actuarial services with minimal supervision.Coordinate work tasks.Provide guidance to members of the team.Perform more complex analyses.Demonstrate increasing knowledge of relevant actuarial disciplines and procedures to be able to provide first class service to internal customers.Actively pursue actuarial qualification and demonstrate consistent progress toward designation.Reserving SpecificUnder general direction, support reserving, reinsurance analysis, or market-facing business units in support of business objectives, and annual IFRS audit.Support finance, market-facing business units, claims, risk, capital management, and other functions on reserving, and strategic business decisions.Capital SpecificUnder general direction, support capital modelling, data quality, regulatory returns and audits.With appropriate review and guidance from Manager, coordinate, prepare and perform actuarial analyses including collection of information from various stakeholders across the business.Business Support SpecificSupport actuarial services related to Risk Based Capital model development, parameterisation and allocation activities.Perform data analytics and/or reinsurance analysis.RelationshipsInternalActuarial business partnersClaimsFinance (FAR and PPM)Senior management/executivesExternalHead Actuarial FunctionAuditors (external and internal)Network of contacts within the actuarial professionJob requirementsTo be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:University degree in actuarial science, statistics, mathematics or a related field.Good progress with exams, displaying strong technical knowledge.Three to seven years of experience in an actuarial environment.Self-motivation and drive.Professional, enthusiastic and positive attitude.Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.Additional requirements include:Strong knowledge of actuarial professional guidance and relevant legislation.Strong knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.Strong knowledge of the insurance industry's trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations and trendsetters.The following would be an added advantage:Technical SkillsProficiency in English with a preference for proficiency in at least one other language.Effective intermediate oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.Advanced knowledge of and ability to use spreadsheet software.Investment Graduate Trainee Finance Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, Office 01, Suite 11 1st floor Daisy Street, Sandown, 2196 Investment analyst and assistant portfolio manager Finance Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, Office 01, Suite 11 1st floor Daisy Street, Sandown, 2196
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