Actuary
Sutherland
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
PythonSQLVBA
About the role
- Analyze data to estimate the probability and likely cost of events such as death, sickness, injury, disability, or property loss.
- Design and price insurance policies, pension plans, and other financial strategies.
- Develop and implement actuarial models using statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, Python, Excel).
- Collaborate with underwriting, finance, and product development teams to assess risk and support business strategies.
- Prepare reports, forecasts, and presentations for stakeholders and senior management.
- Stay current with regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
- Support the development of new products by assessing profitability and risk exposure.
- Assist in valuation and financial reporting processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related field.
- Successful completion of actuarial exams (e.g., ASA or progressing toward FSA or equivalent).
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and actuarial software (e.g., Prophet, MoSes, or equivalent).
- Working knowledge of programming or statistical languages such as SQL, R, Python, or VBA.
Benefits
- Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
actuarial modelsstatistical analysisdata analysisfinancial reportingrisk assessmentpricing strategiesmathematical skillsproblem-solvingprogrammingstatistical languages
Soft skills
analytical skillscollaborationcommunicationpresentation skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial ScienceBachelor’s degree in MathematicsBachelor’s degree in StatisticsBachelor’s degree in EconomicsASAFSA