Actuary â Research, Analytics & Product Strategy

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016172/ZG

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
My client’s purpose is to help people live healthier and more financially secure lives. They are an innovation-driven organisation that empowers self-motivated professionals in a fast-paced environment. Their life insurance division provides advanced risk solutions, focusing on strong relationships with brokers and clients while delivering exceptional service and lasting value.

POSITION INFO:
My client is seeking a strategically minded and analytically strong Actuary to join their Research & Development team.
This role will focus on product innovation, data-driven insights, and market development — contributing directly to the company’s growth and competitive positioning.

Key Responsibilities:

Applying market and business insights to guide the design of innovative life insurance products and services.
Analysing large datasets to uncover sales trends and new business opportunities.
Collaborating across business units to optimise products, processes, and strategies.
Conducting competitor and industry analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Developing marketing, launch, and presentation materials for distribution channels.
Leading presentations and engagements with brokers and clients.
Contributing to thought leadership through technical content, articles, and industry engagement.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science (or equivalent)
Experience:
- 2+ years' experience as an Actuarial Analyst within the life insurance industry
- Experience with R, Python, or SQL for data analysis and actuarial modelling
Skills:
- Solid understanding of actuarial modelling and data analytics
- Excellent communication and presentation skills

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