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Our client operates within the financial services sector, specialising in short-term insurance solutions and data-driven pricing strategies. They are seeking a Junior Actuarial Analyst to support the Pricing function through model development, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
This role offers hands-on experience in pricing model development, with additional exposure to reserving processes, tools, and data preparation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior analysts and gain practical experience in a structured, delivery-focused environment.
This role offers hands-on experience in pricing model development, with additional exposure to reserving processes, tools, and data preparation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior analysts and gain practical experience in a structured, delivery-focused environment.
- Assist with data extraction, cleaning, and preparation using Python and SQL
- Support the development, testing, and refinement of pricing models (including GLMs)
- Perform exploratory data analysis and basic statistical investigations
- Assist with pricing reviews, monitoring, and reporting processes
- Prepare clear and structured outputs for senior stakeholders
- Contribute to automation and continuous improvement of pricing processes
- Maintain documentation and version control of modelling work
- Support data preparation and validation for reserving exercises
- Assist with testing and implementation of reserving tools and systems
- Contribute to basic reserving analyses under supervision
- Maintain clear documentation for reserving-related activities
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science or a related discipline
- Completion of A100 and A200 actuarial exams, or close to completion
- Strong actuarial exam track record with a clear focus on pricing
- Experience:
- Minimum 1+ years' experience within short-term insurance
- Exposure to pricing model development or pricing support functions
- Skills:
- Working knowledge of Python for data manipulation and analysis
- Basic understanding of statistical methods and modelling techniques
- Foundational understanding of actuarial concepts, particularly pricing and reserving
- Strong Excel skills
- Exposure to SQL would be advantageous
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a structured, delivery-driven environment
- Eagerness to learn and develop technical capabilities
- Good communication and documentation skills
Why This Role?:
For more exciting Actuarial and Analytics vacancies, please visit:- Join a respected and growing short-term insurer with a strong actuarial culture
- Work in a pricing-focused role with exposure to advanced analytics
- Enjoy a high-quality Cape Town lifestyle, with flexibility for relocation candidates
- Clear opportunities for professional development and further exam progression
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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
- Actuarial: Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, and Quantitative
- Data & Analytics: Data Scientists, Data Analysts (Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning)
- Risk: Credit Risk, Market Risk, Model Risk, and Operational Risk Analysts
- Pricing: Specialists in Insurance and Financial Products
- AI & Machine Learning: ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling Data Scientists
- Quantitative: Experts across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech
For more information, contact:
Zahrah Gani
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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