Senior Actuarial Specialist

Position: Senior Actuarial Specialist: Income Solutions Location: Cape Town Our esteemed client, a leading South African-based financial services group, offers a range of insurance, investment, and healthcare solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions. With a strong focus on meeting the diverse needs of its clients and is committed to enhancing financial wellness and security. The company's innovative approach, coupled with a dedication to client service, has been established as a trusted partner in the financial services industry. Role Overview: As a Senior Actuarial Specialist: Income Solutions, you will play a crucial role in our product management team, focusing on income solutions such as life, capital preservation, and living annuities. You will be responsible for conducting experience investigations, modeling, and data analysis to support the development of new investment and saving solutions, as well as monitoring existing solutions. Additionally, you will analyze competitor products, provide technical actuarial support, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance client service and solution design. Requirements: Nearly qualified Actuary (ASSA/IFoA) At least 4 years of actuarial work experience Product development experience preferred Experience working with income solutions will be an advantage Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques Proficient in MS Office Packages (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel) Competencies: Passion for making a difference in the lives of people in low to middle-income markets Ability to extract insights from data analysis Strong attention to detail and accuracy Versatility and openness to learning opportunities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Innovative mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively Ethical leadership in challenging circumstances