Life Insurance Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016210/LLR

Date posted:

Friday, October 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

Are you an experienced Life Actuary with a passion for delivering high-impact solutions in the financial services sector? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and specialised consultancy working with top-tier banks and insurers to solve complex actuarial and risk challenges. If you’re looking for a stimulating environment where your expertise truly makes a difference, this role is for you!

This is a boutique Financial and Quantitative Modelling consultancy with over 25 years of experience in the Banking and Capital Markets space. The team is known for its deep expertise across multiple risk disciplines, including market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk. Their unique blend of technical excellence and industry insight enables them to deliver innovative, effective solutions for clients in a rapidly evolving regulatory and technological landscape.

They are seeking a Life Insurance Manager to join their growing actuarial team. In this role, you will support the delivery of actuarial consulting services to leading financial institutions, contribute to business development initiatives, and lead critical projects that create real value. You will stay ahead of developments such as Solvency II and IFRS 17, ensuring regulatory and strategic solutions are seamlessly integrated for clients.

Opportunity to work with leading banks and insurers across Africa and beyond
Exposure to complex, high-impact actuarial projects
A collaborative, intellectually stimulating work environment
Competitive compensation and clear career growth opportunities

POSITION INFO:

Deliver high-quality actuarial consulting services to life insurance clients.
Support senior colleagues in building and maintaining client relationships, including contributing to proposals and business development initiatives.
Lead and manage multiple projects or workstreams, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
Stay abreast of regulatory and industry developments (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS 17) and integrate this knowledge into client solutions.
Contribute to intellectual capital development and thought leadership within the business.

Education: Qualified Life Actuary (Fellow or equivalent).
Experience: Proven experience in the life insurance industry in either consulting or (re)insurance roles.
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Capital/Solvency II and IFRS 17.
- Experience in financial modelling and risk management techniques.
- Strong project leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in pricing desirable but not essential.
Other:
- Proven ability to lead small project teams (2–3 people).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively on client engagements.
- Flexibility to travel and work on client sites as required.
- Familiarity with a broad range of insurance products (with-profits knowledge desirable).

Apply now!

For more exciting vacancies, please visit: />I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
- Actuarial Consulting
- Risk Management
- Insurance Modelling
- Capital Markets
- Quantitative Finance
- IFRS 17

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 future suitable opportunities.
For more information, contact:
Louide Le Roux @
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn: Louide Le Roux

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