Johannesburg North: Actuarial Manager: Lead Pricing Strategy & Innovation posted by Network Finance

We are searching for a fully qualified Actuary to head up the pricing function, strengthen actuarial capability, and design forward-thinking pricing methodologies across a broad portfolio of insurance and value-added products. This role combines technical depth, strategic influence, and team leadership — ideal for someone who enjoys steering profitability and guiding product direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, optimisation, and governance of pricing models across various product lines
• Drive competitive pricing strategies using GLMs, predictive modelling, and advanced analytics
• Oversee peer reviews, ensure pricing integrity, and monitor product performance, loss ratios, and profitability
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, Marketing, Analytics, and CVM teams to shape go-to-market strategies
• Introduce new pricing methodologies, embed emerging technologies/AI into pricing tools, and guide software enhancements
• Lead and mentor an actuarial pricing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Education:
  • Degree in Actuarial Science, Actuarial Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
  • Fully qualified Fellow Actuary (essential)
  • Honours Degree preferred
• Experience:
  • 5+ years actuarial and/or pricing experience within short-term insurance or automotive value-added products
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
  • Strong background in pricing, financial modelling, GLMs, and predictive modelling
  • Knowledge of short-term insurance regulatory frameworks and governance best practices
• Skills:
  • Advanced technical proficiency in pricing software, modelling tools, and predictive analytics
  • Strong analytical abilities paired with commercial acumen
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfort with emerging analytics, AI, and automation within pricing functions
• Non-negotiables:
  • Qualified Fellow Actuary
  • Proven leadership track record
  • Deep technical expertise in pricing and modelling.

Apply now!
 
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