Life Actuarial Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016276/Chane

Date posted:

Friday, October 31, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a data-driven Actuary who loves using analytics, product innovation and strategic insights to make a real impact? Here’s your chance to join one of SA’s top Life Insurance powerhouses, where ideas meet purpose, and curiosity meets innovation.
Our client is a market-leading Life Insurance business known for breaking boundaries in product design, customer engagement, and research-driven strategy. They’re on the hunt for a dynamic Actuarial Analyst to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Use market and industry insights to guide the development of innovative life insurance products and services.
Analyse large data sets to identify trends, new business opportunities and strategic insights.
Collaborate with distribution, marketing, and product teams to optimise product strategies and support growth in the IFA channel.
Contribute to the R&D team’s mission of enhancing client value and maintaining the company’s competitive edge.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Minimum of a relevant Actuarial or Mathematical degree; progress with Actuarial exams is essential.
Minimum 2 years’ experience within the life insurance industry, ideally in product development, analytics or R&D.
Strong data analytics and problem-solving abilities; advanced Excel and statistical tools (e.g. SQL, R, Python) an advantage.
Ability to present complex insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborative team player with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Apply now!

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I also specialize in recruiting in the following:

Actuarial
Product Development
Pricing
Valuations
Credit Risk
Market Risk

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Chanél Lubbe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant in Actuarial & Analytics

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