Product & Pricing Specialist | Gauteng

Join this blue chip insurer as a product and pricing specialist in Gauteng.Role Purpose:The purpose of this role is to determine strategic direction for product development and pricing for the existing channels within the business and within the strategic context of the company. The role will focus on technical implementation and improvement, although it may also require input into business processes where appropriate.The role will be responsible for the following:Product development in line with the target market needsProduct maintenance to ensure efficiencies in the wider business contextProduct monitoringTechnical pricing model development and implementation assistanceTechnical pricing innovation and improvement on existing modelsStreet pricing development and practical implementation assistancePricing monitoringWillingness to interact and courage to debate technical concepts with business partnersRuthless search for efficiency in development and implementationContinuous improvement and automation of operational tasks Take full accountability of business performance (within their control) Mentoring junior actuarial students          Additional Attributes:Enthusiastic and passionateEnergetic and a quick workerStrong sense of Integrity and honestyAbility to respect confidentialityDeadline and results orientedOrganised, self-disciplined and self-motivatedRequirements:Nearly or newly qualified actuary5 – 10 years' experience in short-term or general insurance, specifically in product development and pricingManagement experience would be advantageousExperience with data management software (SAS, SQL)Experience with pricing software (WTW)#J-18808-Ljbffr