Life Actuary Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016184/HN

Date posted:

Friday, October 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a driven Life Actuary who thrives in the fast-paced world of consulting? This is your opportunity to take the lead — managing people, clients, and complex actuarial projects — while working with one of the most respected consulting firms in the industry. If you’re looking for leadership, challenge, and career growth in a collaborative, hybrid environment, this is the role for you.

POSITION INFO:
Join a leading actuarial consulting firm that partners with top insurers and financial institutions across Africa. You’ll be part of a dynamic, high-performing environment that rewards initiative, technical excellence, and strong client relationships.

As the Life Actuarial Manager, you’ll oversee multiple client engagements, lead talented actuarial teams, and provide strategic input across valuation, product, and risk projects. The role is designed for an almost or newly qualified FASSA who already has strong consulting experience and is ready to step into a people and project leadership role.

Enjoy a hybrid work model, exam support, excellent benefits, and exposure to complex, cutting-edge actuarial work that keeps your career moving forward.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and deliver multiple actuarial projects across life insurance and reinsurance clients.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Analysts and Actuarial Associates.
Partner with clients to deliver strategic, technical, and business insights.
Review actuarial models, assumptions, and methodologies to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Contribute to business development and the firm’s broader strategic initiatives.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:
- Nearly or newly qualified FASSA (or equivalent).
Experience:
- Currently working in actuarial consulting (non-negotiable).
- 5–7 years of actuarial experience, primarily within life insurance.
- Proven leadership or people management experience.
- Exposure to IFRS 17, embedded value, or capital projects advantageous.
Skills:
- Advanced Excel skills; Prophet, R, Python, or SQL advantageous.
- Strong communication and relationship management abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Other:
- Hybrid working model with flexibility.
- Great benefits, supportive team culture, and continuous development opportunities.

Apply now!

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Actuarial roles (Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, Quantitative)
Data Scientists / Data Analysts (Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning)
Risk Analysts (Credit, Market, Model Risk, Operational)
Pricing Specialists (Insurance, Financial Products)
Machine Learning & AI Data Scientists (ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling)
Quantitative Specialists across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech

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 or positions.

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