Actuarial Expert

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Capital modelling including reviews of economic capital models building challenger models and quantitative validation of SAM standard formula.
Reinsurance reviews and stochastic optimization including geospatial modelling.
Product pricing and design, including working with GLM, GAMs etc.
Building projection models for ORSA and business plans.
Reviewing technical provisions including IBNR, UPR, AURP and including stochastic risk adjustment calculations in R/Python.
Producing reports, reviews and analyses results and signing on all areas of short-term actuarial services.
Assist clients across Africa with their IFRS 17 reporting requirements.
Provide technical advice to General Insurance clients across Africa.
Managing projects
Ensure that reports include insight/value add for clients.
Supporting the head of the department
Performing market studies and research
Maintain and improve client relationships.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, etc
Strong proficiency in statistical modelling techniques and programming languages such as R
5 – 8 years’ experience in General Insurance, either in pricing or reserving and capital modelling
Qualified Actuary
Advantageous if you have the short-term insurance practicing certificate.
Experience with SAM, ORSA’s, valuations and solvency calculations will be beneficial
Strong work ethic and highly motivated.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written in English), with proven ability to convey complex messages clearly and with conviction
Ability to meet deadlines and provide regular feedback on progress.
Attention to detail