Senior Actuarial Model Development Specialist

Recruiter:

Moving Heads Personnel CC

Job Ref:

Act Mod

Date posted:

Monday, April 19, 2021

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

neg

SUMMARY:
Senior Actuarial Model Development Specialist

POSITION INFO:

Senior Actuarial Model Development Specialist

Cape Town

In addition to focusing on the models, the team is responsible for IT solutions & governances supporting the actuarial models and processes. Meeting IFRS17 actuarial requirements is a significant challenge for the team in the next 2 years or more. These responsibilities require suitably skilled actuaries to deliver.

Developing and implementing efficient modelling & IT solutions and process automation for all business requirements with specific focus on the requirements from the new IFRS17 accounting standard.

Finding and implementing solutions for modelling and reporting challenges (primarily for IFRS17)
Designing, implementing and maintaining appropriate IT solutions in support of the actuarial reporting function
Designing and maintaining databases for the management of all actuarial reporting data
Working on projects spanning across several business units
Identifying opportunities for standardisation and improved efficiency through automation or process changes
Implementing and maintaining data and model governances

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

Nearly or newly qualified Actuary
At least 4 years relevant work experience
Excellent programming skills
Preference to work with IT and data
Proven process design and automation skills
Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to design appropriate models and IT/process solutions
Able to give recommendations on best practices on design
Able to grasp complex requirements quickly
Be able to work efficiently and accurately
Able to communicate well and be understood by others
Deadline driven and highly motivated
Be able to deliver various responsibilities in parallel
Works well in a team with the aptitude to promote team goals

Following will be advantageous:

Experience with SQL, SSIS, VBA & C#/C++
Experience with Prophet development & DCS
Knowledge of IFRS17 (e.g. development & infrastructure)

Please note that the appointments may be made at a lower role size depending on the successful candidates’ experience.

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