Outsized is a talent-on-demand platform for enterprise clients and consulting firms in Asia, Middle East and South Africa. We focus on full-time contracts (remote or onsite), typically between 1-12 months. We help our talent upskill so they have better chances of landing their dream projects and charge fair rates. Outsized members have access to an exclusive Community where they can connect with peers and experts, take part in live events, and find project collaborators.Our client is looking for an experienced Prophet Actuary for a model build project for one of their newer business units. The ideal candidate will be a qualified actuary with strong Prophet coding skills and expertise in cash flow modelling. The individual will work closely with the head of the relevant team, benchmarking the Prophet model against an existing Excel model while adding necessary functionality.This is a 2 month contract.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development and coding of a new Prophet model, benchmarking it against an existing Excel model.Incorporate additional functionality to enhance model efficiency and meet the business unit's needs.Work closely with stakeholders to ensure the model meets all requirements.Test, validate, and stress-test the model for accuracy and reliability.Provide comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer for future use.Required Skills and Experience:Qualified actuary with significant Prophet coding and cash flow modelling experience.Ability to benchmark models against Excel and optimize the Prophet model by incorporating additional features.Exposure to employee benefit investment and pension products is highly advantageous.Excellent communication and documentation skills.Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results within set timeframes.Work Arrangements:The client has a preference for a hybrid arrangement, but are open to a remote resource. Initial onboarding may require some time in the Johannesburg office. Travel costs for onboarding will be covered for non-local candidates.After onboarding, the project can be completed remotely, with flexibility around working hours and schedules.
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