Head of Pricing

SUMMARY:
Are you a nearly or newly qualified Actuary with short-term insurance pricing experience? Join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of actuarial innovation, combining traditional techniques with AI and machine learning to shape the future of insurance.
An exciting opportunity exists at a fast-growing actuarial technology and consulting firm that is disrupting the insurance industry with cutting-edge, AI-powered pricing solutions. The company brings together top actuarial talent and advanced tech to deliver smarter, faster, and more transparent pricing models for non-life insurers.

This is a unique chance to be part of a high-impact environment where your expertise will directly influence model development, client outcomes, and the evolution of actuarial science. The role offers flexible working arrangements, a dynamic startup culture, and the chance to work on projects that truly matter in the insurance space.

• Work on innovative, AI-enhanced pricing models
• Collaborate with some of the best minds in the actuarial and tech space
• Hybrid/flexible work environment based in Johannesburg or Cape Town
• Real impact, rapid growth opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge tools

POSITION INFO:

• Develop and refine pricing models for short-term (non-life) insurance products
• Analyze insurance datasets to identify trends and drive pricing improvements
• Contribute to model validation frameworks and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support client implementations and assist with technical presentations and documentation

• 🎓 Education:
• Nearly or newly qualified Actuary (Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA))
• 💼 Experience:
• Experience in short-term insurance pricing is essential
• Exposure to statistical modelling techniques (GLMs, etc.)
• 🛠️ Skills:
• Proficient in Python, R, or a similar programming language
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in AI/machine learning in insurance a strong advantage
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment

• Actuarial Science
• Short-Term Insurance
• Data Science
• InsureTech
• Pricing Analytics
• Machine Learning
• Financial Modelling