Intermediate Actuarial Specialist at Old Mutual South Africa

Job Description

The successful candidate will form part of a high-performing team responsible for enhancing Old Mutual Rewards’ capability.

The role provides the opportunity to develop an understanding of Old Mutual’s products across the different segments, to use data to derive customer insights and nudge behaviours, and to gain a deep understanding of the loyalty programme landscape in South Africa. The incumbent will be responsible for owning finance, BI and marketing operations that support the development of the Rewards program. The position offers regular opportunities to engage with and present reported results to various stakeholders and management.

About the opportunity:

• Own and execute operations related to the monthly Rewards points run
• Reviewing and evaluating operational business processes, activities and data for the purpose of making tactical, strategic business decisions
• Perform regular financial projections to support new initiatives and evaluate existing ones
• Perform financial projections to support business planning and rule review cycles
• Support contract negotiations with various Rewards partners
• Support and deliver of relevant projects as these arise
• Own and support competitor research on loyalty programmes
• Support regular reporting on the performance of the Rewards programme

What you will need to succeed in the role:

• Actuarial student with 9 exam credits and 2 years actuarial experience
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail
• Strong detail orientation coupled with the ability to see the “big picture”
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Motivated self-starter who shows initiative, is proactive, looks for ways to improve
• Able to complete tasks within agreed timelines and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Ability to plan and prioritize
• Willing to learn and grow
• High level of accountability

Note: Exceptional candidates who do not meet this requirement may be considered at a lower level

Skills

Education

• Bachelors Degree (B): Actuarial Science (Required)

Closing Date

• 08 October 2022