Actuarial Analyst - Pricing

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016159/ZG

Date posted:

Monday, October 6, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Imagine using your actuarial toolkit to unlock hidden value in portfolios worth millions — across borders, sectors, and opportunities. This role takes you beyond the spreadsheets and into the world of high-stakes investing, where your analysis directly shapes business strategy and growth.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a leading investment group specialising in non-performing debt acquisitions across South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. They work alongside major names in banking, retail, telecoms, and financial services — unlocking value where others see uncertainty.

As an Actuarial Analyst, you’ll sit at the center of it all — designing models, pricing complex portfolios, and generating insights that shape board-level strategy. This is the ideal role for someone analytical, commercially minded, and ambitious to see their work directly influence major investment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform portfolio valuations and pricing analysis for non-performing debt portfolios.
Develop and enhance financial models using DCF, machine learning, Markov-chain models, and runoff triangles.
Conduct sensitivity analyses and build proxy portfolios to assess risk and return dynamics.
Design valuation scorecards and lead the automation of pricing workflows.
Analyse large datasets to identify KPIs that guide investment strategy.
Partner with investment executives to deliver actionable pricing recommendations.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related discipline
Experience:
- 3+ years’ experience in financial modelling, valuations, or credit risk analytics
- Strong foundation in valuation methodologies, credit risk, and data analytics
Skills:
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, R and advanced Excel
- Confident working independently in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

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