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Job title : Specialist: Actuarial Analyst
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 19, 2024
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Purpose
- To provide specialist actuarial support that enables sound commercial advice through the application of probability & investment theory and related statistical tools and the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed SOP’s.
Minimum Experience
- 1 – 2 years experience in similar environment.
- Experience with group product pricing is an added advantage.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Mathematical Sciences
Additional Minimum Qualifications
- Actuarial Science Graduate (5 – 8 Exams)
Process
- Apply relevant research methodologies, tools and techniques to effectively and purposefully gather information.
- Provide specialist advice and support in area of accountability to ensure that identified solutions and recommendations are appropriate and effective.
- Perform required actuarial and other analyses for management reporting, and make recommendations to support these analyses.
- Stay abreast with latest actuarial development tools and techniques in order to conduct analysis in an informed manner.
- Accountable for the execution of specialised work including the improvement of quality, standards and outputs within defined work routines and operating procedures.
- Proactively solves problems, determines root-cause and applies solutions in line with guidelines and providing the necessary information to solve problems related to area of specialisation.
- Plan for own task execution and advises on improvements related to area of specialisation.
- Completes actuarial tasks that are relatively granular with detailed output requirements defined
- Performs data checking and validation work
- Applies analytical tools and techniques, including model building, to solve actuarial problems
- Adheres to spreadsheet standards and maintains audit trails.
- Builds a basic understanding of general actuarial insurance knowledge, e.g. statutory reserving and capital requirements, IFRS reporting, product pricing etc.
- Builds a basic understanding of company specific knowledge, e.g. product knowledge, company structure, business rules, policies, processes etc.
Customer
- Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF) principles to provide specialist support and guidance.
Finance
- Adhere to specified standards, policies and procedures to prevent potential losses/wastage related to the area of specialisation.
Learning and Growth
- Interact proactively with others for the purpose of continuous knowledge sharing; and integration of own new knowledge.
- Contribute positively to own area-specific knowledge improvement associated with area of specialisation.
- Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.
Governance
- Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of work and continuously identify, rectify and escalate risks where necessary.
- Adheres to Actuarial Guidance Notes and any other applicable regulations.
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