Junior Actuarial Analyst at South African Reserve Bank

Brief Description        

• The purpose of this position is to realise the responsibilities of the Prudential Authority (PA) in respect of the supervision and regulation of life actuarial risks in insurance entities. The successful candidate will be involved in operational duties associated with on- and off-site analysis, and will be part of a team of risk specialists in the PA responsible for providing specialist knowledge, skills and experience in the life actuarial risk management area.

Detailed Description        
The successful candidate will, among other things, be responsible for the following key performance areas:

•      Provide actuarial support concerning both solo and group entities, which includes scrutinising the financial soundness of life insurers, participation in on-site visits to life insurers, and the consideration of internal model approvals.
•      Scrutinise and check the compliance of submissions by life insurers’ actuaries.
•      Assist in maintaining the statutory returns required by regulated entities.
•      Participate in projects initiated within the PA and industry forums.
•      Develop and test systems and procedures for internal use.
•      Maintain and upgrade databases.
•      Participate in and execute projects initiated within industry forums.
•      Transfer knowledge and skills to stakeholders, both inside and outside of the PA.

Job Requirements        

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

•           have a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science;
•           be actively pursuing studies and ideally have passed or been exempted from at least two A-series subjects of the Actuarial Society of South Africa – credit will also be given for passes in any of the more advanced subjects; and
•           two years’ relevant working experience, preferably in the life insurance industry.

The following would be an added advantage:

•           good communication (verbal and written) skills;
•           ability to perform under pressure without compromising quality;
•           ability to work independently and within a team;
•           good interpersonal skills; and
•           proactive problem-solving skills.

Job related skills and knowledge:

•           Solvency Assessment and Management (SAM) experience;
•           computer literacy (preferably including programming skills);
•           ability to understand complex financial models; and
•           ability to deal professionally with internal and external clients.

Additional requirements are as follows:

•           knowledge of the Insurance Act 18 of 2017;
•           knowledge of the prudential standards;
•           knowledge of the risks that insurers take; and
•           reliable own transport as the position requires travel between the PA’s offices in Pretoria and the offices of supervised entities that are generally outside of Pretoria.