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Actuary (Pricing)
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.
About the role
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic actuary in our Life and Health Middle East & Africa (MEA) Pricing team in Cape Town.
As a member of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) hub you will develop innovative, market leading reinsurance solutions for the Middle East & Africa markets, working collaboratively with local and global experts throughout Swiss Re.
This is also a client facing role: you will work closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver optimal solutions for them and for Swiss Re. You will apply your technical skills in a dynamic environment, thinking creatively to shape solutions to a broad range of challenges. You will also contribute to Swiss Re's wider market presence, including presenting at external events.
Responsibilities may vary and can include the following
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Lead the development and review of pricing bases and reinsurance terms for new and established products
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Collaborate cross-functionally with clients and external partners on pricing and product development opportunities
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Monitor performance of our reinsurance portfolio in conjunction with our reporting and experience studies teams
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Represent the MEA Pricing team within Swiss Re's wider EMEA Hub pricing community and maintain stakeholder relationships (alongside internal reporting)
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Depending on experience, own and drive thought leadership and provide guidance to others
Are you looking for an adventurous role, where you can demonstrate both technical, commercial, and personal leadership capability? Then this is for you!
About the team
Our Cape Town based MEA Pricing team operates within L&H Hub EMEA.
The team delivers reinsurance pricing across a wide range of products in the Middle East & Africa markets. We work cross-functionally with our colleagues in client management, underwriting, claims and reporting teams, as well as our counterparts within the broader EMEA region.
This team is diverse but with a strong sense of community. The work is demanding, but we like to have fun too. We are committed, curious and supportive of one another. We offer a flexible working environment where curious and adaptable people thrive.
About You
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Qualified actuary (FASSA or equivalent) with approximately 4 to 8 yrs experience, including 2+ years post-qualified
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Exceptional performance record – academically and on the job – with notable leadership potential
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Appetite for a multi-dimensional role that balances technical strength with client management and consulting
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Excellent knowledge of relevant actuarial and statistical models (where R and GLM skills would be an advantage)
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Pricing experience, and/or familiarity with reinsurance structures and South Africa retail protection market preferred
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Strong customer focus with excellent inter-personal, communication, and influence skills
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Highly motivated with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work, under pressure, managing multiple priorities
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An absolute team player, who is equally comfortable independently owning deliverables and driving projects to execution
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, gender, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Swiss Re offers modern work models and attractive work places that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences and life phases. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.
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