Group Risk and Reinsurance Actuary | Based in either Bellville or Sandton at Sanlam Group

What will make you successful in this role?

• The successful candidate will be responsible for building out SanlamAllianz Life Reinsurance and Group Risk product support.

This will include: 

• Group risk pricing support and the governance thereof, experience rating, technical marketing and reinsurance optimisation
• the development of new and revision of existing group risk products and riders 
• Ensure effective engagement on group risk product matters within SanlamAllianz Life portfolio businesses and support teams 
• develop and maintain relationships with Sanlam Corporate in South Africa to stay close and apply best of class practices around group risk products across the SanlamAllianz Life portfolio
• Working closely with the SanlamAllianz Life Distribution support function and develop innovative solutions for new market segments and multinational clients
• Working closely with the SanlamAllianz Life IT and Operation support function to ensure effective operational processes, systems and procedures for group risk products
• Ensure appropriate medical and financial underwriting processes are in place and continue to ensure innovation and efficiency in this area
• Ensure an appropriate reinsurance strategy for SanlamAllianz Life and its portfolio businesses
• Manage and co-ordinate the relationship with key SanlamAllianz Life reinsurance partners

Qualification and Experience

• Qualified actuary with preference of experience in the life insurance sector

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Experience of Life insurance products would be an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills to manage relationships with business stakeholders
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and meet deadlines

Core Competencies

• Cultivates Innovation
• Client Focus
• Drive Results
• Collaborates
• Flexibility and adaptability