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FirstRand Bank

Banking, corporate finance, and insurance group

Actuarial Manager (Short-Term Insurance Pricing)

Actuarial & Risk ModellingPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeRandburg, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science is required.
  • The candidate must be a nearly qualified actuary, having completed all core actuarial exams and actively working toward Fellowship.
  • At least 9 years of relevant actuarial work experience is required, including at least 5 years in a pricing or actuarial team within Short-Term Insurance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex datasets are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with actuarial software such as SQL, SAS, Python, R, Power BI, Emblem, Radar, or other generalized linear model software are required.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences are required.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse, cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Short-Term Insurance pricing team and ensure effective end-to-end delivery of pricing solutions for specific products or services.
  • Contribute to and influence pricing strategies and budget goals across the allocated pricing function by providing quantitative analytical insight to deliver business strategy.
  • Encourage teamwork and inclusivity, and develop and nurture collaborative relationships across the area of specialization.
  • Manage team performance to achieve business objectives and participate in planned activities appropriate for the development of oneself and employees.
  • Manage risks within the area of responsibility.
  • Develop and continuously improve operational processes to add value.
  • Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Deliver customer experience excellence in service delivery in line with organizational values and service standards.
  • Assess and manage pricing projects, provide advice, and report on progress in terms of cost and benefit realization.
  • Attend to and resolve pricing queries and refunds as required.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and communicate data-analysis-based pricing proposals to relevant pricing forums for approval.
  • Oversee and review testing and provide required sign-off.
  • Oversee pricing across the value chain and area of responsibility to deliver against business strategy.
  • Drive implementation and adoption of the pricing strategy within the area of accountability.
  • Oversee Short-Term Insurance product pricing, with emphasis on personal lines.
  • Apply pricing techniques ranging from simple portfolio pricing to complex generalized linear models.
  • Own the actuarial control cycle, including pricing approval, implementation, monitoring, and enhancements.
  • Contribute to business functions beyond pricing, including claims analytics and initiatives that support growth.
  • Manage complex analyses and guide junior and senior team members while maintaining proficiency across various fields.
  • Consult on broader business matters, manage intricate processes, and propose and implement diverse work streams aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Deliver presentations to board committees, regulators, and the executive committee to support business goals.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with data visualization tools is advantageous.

About the Company

FirstRand Bank

Banking, corporate finance, and insurance group

FirstRand Bank is a large South African financial services group that combines three main divisions: FNB, RMB, and Momentum. FNB handles retail and commercial banking, RMB focuses on corporate and investment banking, and Momentum provides insurance. The company’s product lineup spans everyday banking and lending for individuals, corporate and investment banking services for businesses, and life and other insurance products. It differentiates itself by operating as a confederation of specialized divisions under one group, allowing each unit to focus on its core strengths while sharing the group’s financial backing. The goal is to deliver a broad, integrated set of financial services for retail customers, businesses, and insurers across the country and beyond.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded
1838

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