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Absa Group

Pricing Actuarial Data Scientist – Short Term Insurance

Absa Group

Pricing Actuarial Data Scientist with strong analytical skills for Short-Term Insurance team. Developing pricing models and applying data science methodologies to enhance profitability and competitiveness.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeJohannesburg • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop, enhance, and monitor pricing models for Short-Term Insurance products
  • Apply actuarial and data science techniques to improve pricing accuracy and profitability
  • Analyse internal and external data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
  • Support the development of predictive models and machine learning solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Underwriting, Finance, Risk, Product, and Distribution
  • Deliver data-driven insights to support business growth and portfolio optimisation
  • Ensure pricing practices align with regulatory and governance requirements
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of analytical tools, methodologies, and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum 7-10 years' experience
  • Short-Term Insurance pricing
  • Actuarial modelling
  • Predictive analytics and data science
  • SQL
  • Python
  • R
  • SAS or similar tools
  • Experience in developing and deploying pricing models
  • Ability to translate complex analytical insights into commercial outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools
Actuarial ModellingPredictive AnalyticsData Science TechniquesPricing Model DevelopmentMachine Learning Solutions
Soft Skills
CollaborationAnalytical Insight Translation