- Develop actuarial or statistical models for strategic decision-making
- Short- and long-term projections (pricing and testing of new initiatives)
- Extract and analyse large datasets for rich insights and communicate results to stakeholders
- Identify key business and data trends, assess impact, and propose mitigation/capitalization courses of action
- Conduct ad-hoc investigations and analyses, working with executive decision-makers to craft and execute strategic projects
- Compile reports and presentations for various committees and executives
- Develop key relationships with stakeholders to support organisational aims
- Mentor junior analysts
- Analyse and communicate complex data findings effectively
- Deliver results with a sense of urgency
- Prioritise deliverables and manage stakeholder expectations
- Disaggregate issues and problem-solve well
- Adapt to change and respond effectively
- Deal with unstructured problems and complex environments
- Possess excellent attention to detail and writing/reporting skills
- Have good people skills and situational awareness
- Cope with business pressures and setbacks
- Think commercially and with a growth mindset
- Matric with Higher Grade Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, or Data Science (Honours advantageous)
- Academically qualified (all formal actuarial examinations completed)
- 2-5 years' work-related experience
- Data Science skills advantageous
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SQL
- Advanced experience in Actuarial Modelling, Problem Solving, Data Analysis
- Highly analytical and logical
- Critical thinking
- Curiosity and eagerness to know 'why'
- Creativity and innovation
- Communicate technical complexity to a non-technical audience
- Focused on delivering results and meeting customer expectations
- Interested in analysing large datasets
- Interest in Behavioural Science
- Comfortable with change and a fast-paced environment
- Desire to teach and grow junior members
- Keen to pursue a career outside traditional actuarial environments
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Actuarial Manager - Sandton - Discovery Limited

Description
Actuarial Manager
Business Unit: Vitality RSA
Function: Actuarial Sciences
About Our Company
We make people healthier and enhance and protect their lives. We invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, whose values align with ours. Our environment enables smart people to be their best. As global thought leaders, we innovate for financial success and meaningful change.
About Vitality
Vitality offers the ideal platform for actuaries to grow, own responsibilities, and challenge themselves. The successful candidate will join the Vitality Risk and Analytics team.
Key Purpose
The candidate will analyse and model the Vitality programme to answer business questions, inform strategy, and ensure financial stability. They will apply actuarial and behavioural science principles to understand member journeys from lead generation to ongoing engagement.
Responsibilities
Education and Experience
Behavioural Requirements
Employment Equity
We consider our approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets in the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage people with disabilities to apply.
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