Actuarial Analyst - Technical Marketing at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

Involved in the development and dissemination of effective sales strategies, compelling product positioning and tools for Discovery Insure products for clients, advisors and other stakeholders including media.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Provide customised support for specific sales opportunities and new business initiatives
• Package and drive the roll-out of new products and benefits through the annual launch cycle
• Develop and present roadshow, PPD and training material.
• Provide technical product support to distribution and servicing channels.
• Develop compelling analytical content and product toolkits to demonstrate how the Discovery Insure value propositions deliver exceptional value to clients, advisors and other stakeholders
• Produce objective industry analysis and market insights which clearly position Discovery Insure as the authority on: how the industry operates and the broader competitor landscape
• Utilise technical product knowledge, including understanding of competitors, to identify business opportunities
• Support R&D decision-making and strategy through distribution and client insights.

Competencies

• Deciding and initiating action     
• Working with People
• Presenting and Communication Information
• Writing and Reporting
• Analysing
• Creating and Innovating
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

Education

• Matric
• Actuarial education – Good progress with Actuarial exams

Skills

• Modelling skills preferred (Basic)
• Programming Skills: VBA & SQL (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) (Advanced)

Experience

• At least 2 -3 years business experience, with a proven record of innovation, delivery and performance