Actuarial Life Manager

In more detail, the areas of responsibility include:

• Lead and manage actuarial consulting engagements for life insurance clients across Africa.
• Oversee IFRS 17 implementation projects, capital modeling, and actuarial valuation work.
• Provide technical actuarial expertise on finance transformation projects.
• Support clients in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions by performing actuarial due diligence.
• Assist insurers with risk and capital management, regulatory compliance, and pricing strategies.
• Provide actuarial support for audit engagements, working closely with auditors to validate actuarial models and assumptions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Supervise and mentor junior actuarial staff, fostering professional growth and technical development.
• Contribute to business development efforts by assisting with proposals, marketing activities, and thought leadership initiatives.

Experience and personal qualities

• Experience: Over 8 years of actuarial experience in life insurance, with exposure to consulting.
• Qualifications: part qualified / fully qualified actuary. Being a fully qualified actuary is not mandatory, but candidates must demonstrate strong actuarial expertise and technical knowledge.
• Technical Skills: In-depth understanding of IFRS 17, Solvency regulations, capital modelling, reserving, and risk management.
• Consulting Experience: Prior experience in an actuarial consulting environment is highly preferred.
• Project Management: Proven ability to lead and manage multiple actuarial projects simultaneously.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex actuarial concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Experience in leading teams and mentoring junior actuarial staff.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand client needs, develop strategic solutions, and contribute to business development efforts.