Head of Capital and Balance Sheet Management

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015751/HN

Date posted:

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Head of Capital and Balance Sheet Management

Are you a strategic thinker with deep actuarial expertise and a passion for leading high-performing teams? This is your chance to drive capital and balance sheet strategy for a leading life insurance business, influencing investment decisions, regulatory reporting, and financial risk management at the highest level.

POSITION INFO:
What You’ll Lead
As Head of Capital and Balance Sheet Management, you’ll own and deliver key actuarial functions that ensure financial strength and regulatory compliance. You’ll lead a talented team of actuaries and play a pivotal role in shaping business strategy through insightful analysis and sound financial modelling.
Your Core Focus Areas
Solvency and Capital Management

Oversee all aspects of SAM Prudential Valuations (Life and Cell Captives)
Deliver Solvency Capital Requirements (SCR) and Iterative Risk Margin calculations
Recommend dividend strategies and ensure timely regulatory submissions

Investment & ALM Strategy

Conduct Asset-Liability Modelling (ALM) and drive strategic asset allocation
Set investment strategies and monitor portfolio performance against benchmarks and risk appetite
Lead regular engagements with asset managers

Advanced Modelling & Reporting

Manage and enhance models for reserving, capital forecasting, and business planning
Develop and maintain complex models using spreadsheet tools and actuarial software platforms
Support accurate, strategic decision-making with robust modelling insights

Governance, Risk, and Controls

Perform 1st line assurance checks to ensure integrity and accuracy of outputs
Lead forums and committees for effective risk oversight and alignment with Group and Regulatory requirements

People & Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 5 actuarial specialists and analysts
Drive a culture of performance, accountability, and innovation

What You’ll Bring

Qualified Actuary with 2+ years post-qualification experience
Deep knowledge of SAM and Capital Management
Proven people management experience
Exposure to Iterative Risk Margin calculations is advantageous
Strong technical acumen, leadership presence, and stakeholder influence

Why Join Us?
Be part of a future-focused insurance business where actuarial leadership drives real impact. You’ll enjoy autonomy, collaboration, and the opportunity to work with executives and regulators on shaping capital strategy in a dynamic and evolving market.

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