Life Actuarial Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016839/Ali

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A prominent insurer is seeking a Life Actuarial Analyst to join their dynamic Johannesburg team. This opportunity suits a detail-oriented actuarial professional with strong IFRS 17 exposure and solid experience in life valuations and financial reporting.

POSITION INFO:
In this role, you will contribute to key actuarial processes while collaborating closely with teams across Finance, Risk, and the broader business. What You'll Be Doing: Deliver monthly and quarterly valuation processes Support IFRS 17 calculations and reporting requirements Contribute to statutory reporting and embedded value analyses Perform reserving and liability assessments Conduct experience analyses and forecasting exercises Build and enhance actuarial models and reporting frameworks Work with SQL to extract, validate, and analyse data Prepare and present reports for internal and regulatory stakeholders Partner with cross-functional teams , including Finance, Risk, and Product Maintain adherence to actuarial governance and compliance standards What We're Looking For: Qualifications: Degree in Actuarial Science or a related field Experience: At least 4 years' experience in Life Insurance Strong exposure to valuations and financial reporting Hands-on experience with IFRS 17 (essential) Progress towards actuarial qualification is advantageous Skills: Minimum of 8 actuarial exams completed Proficiency in SQL Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving ability Effective communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Why Join This Team?: Gain valuable exposure to IFRS 17 reporting frameworks Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative actuarial environment Develop across valuations, forecasting, and actuarial investigations Apply Now! For more exciting finance opportunities, visit: ð \/> I also specialise in recruiting within: Actuarial Modelling & Valuations Pricing, Reserving & Financial Reporting Predictive & Statistical Modelling Credit Risk Scorecards (PD \/ LGD \/ EAD) IFRS 9 Modelling & Impairments Capital, Solvency & Enterprise Risk Management Asset-Liability Management (ALM) If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future roles. For more information, contact: Alicia de Jager Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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