Actuarial Analyst

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CFA020793/BL

Date posted:

Friday, October 31, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

380 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a detail-oriented actuarial professional with a passion for data, financial analysis, and strategic insight? A leading financial services provider is seeking an Actuarial Analyst to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team. This is your opportunity to contribute to impactful work in a high-performance environment.

POSITION INFO:

As an Actuarial Analyst, you’ll be involved in a wide range of responsibilities that support financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and business strategy

Financial & Regulatory Reporting:

Solvency Assessment and Management (SAM)
Conduct of Business Returns (CBR)
ASISA Returns
IFRS17 (basic understanding required)

Data Validation & Reconciliation
Guaranteed Product Reserving & Analysis
Embedded Value Calculations & Surplus Analysis
Profitability & Experience Investigations
Sales Channel Support & Business Insights
Automation Projects

Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and review reports for Solvency Assessment and Management (SAM)
Compile Conduct of Business Returns (CBR) and ASISA submissions
Support IFRS17 reporting with foundational understanding
Perform data build-ups, validations, and reconciliations
Ensure accuracy and consistency across actuarial datasets
Conduct reserving and analysis for guaranteed products
Calculate Embedded Value and analyze changes over time
Perform surplus analysis and new business profitability reviews
Investigate experience trends and review actuarial bases
Assist in setting and refining assumptions for models and forecasts
Provide valuation insights and reporting to support distribution teams
Deliver business intelligence and strategic input
Contribute to automation initiatives within the actuarial function
Enhance efficiency and accuracy through system and tool development

Job Experience and Skills Required:
A Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science or Business Science
Minimum of 4 Actuarial exams passed
Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in the Life Insurance industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft tools
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience with Prophet, Moses, Qlikview, SQL, R, or Python is advantageous

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