Senior Technical Marketing Manager (Actuarial)

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Business Unit: Discovery Insure
Function: Actuarial Sciences
Date: 25 Sep 2024
Senior Technical Marketing Manager (Actuarial)
About Discovery
Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About Discovery Insure
Discovery Insure is committed to creating a nation of great drivers and offering market-leading insurance coverage through our innovative Shared-value Insurance model. Discovery Insure is South Africa's fastest growing short-term insurance company with comprehensive products that provide protection against current and emerging risks facing clients in the motor and home sectors. Vitality Drive, an internationally-recognised and award-winning programme, is a key differentiator in the market that incentivises and rewards clients for driving well. The Vitality Drive programme has been scaled to local and international markets which now include Europe and the Middle East. The company employs over 1 000 people who are committed to putting our customers and financial advisers first by providing unique and innovative solutions and cover.
Key Purpose
Lead a highly specialized actuarial team providing product, market, and strategic insights to increase new business for Discovery Insure. This involves the development and dissemination of effective sales strategies, compelling product positioning and tools for advisors & clients.
Areas of Responsibility

Provide customised support for specific sales opportunities and new business initiatives
Package and drive the roll-out of new products and benefits through the annual launch cycle
Develop and present roadshow, PPD and training material
Provide technical product support to distribution and servicing channels
Develop compelling analytical content and product toolkits to demonstrate how the Discovery Insure value propositions deliver exceptional value to clients, advisors and other stakeholders
Produce objective industry analysis and market insights which clearly position Discovery Insure as the authority on how the industry operates and the broader competitor landscape
Utilise technical product knowledge, including understanding of competitors, to identify business opportunities
Support R&D decision-making and strategy through distribution and client insights

Knowledge and Skills

Modelling (Basic)
Programming: VBA & SQL (Intermediate)
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) (Advanced)

Education and Experience

Matric
Actuarial Qualification – Good progress with Actuarial exams
Qualified Actuary (Advantageous)
Belong to the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA/FASSA)
At least 5 years business experience, with a proven record of innovation, delivery, and performance
Collaborates mainly with the product development, MIS, pricing, distribution, and marketing divisions
Works with advisors and broader stakeholders such as partners and media

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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