Pricing Actuary (6 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

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 MEA Life and Health Pricing team, you will develop innovative, market-leading reinsurance solutions for the Middle East & Africa markets. You will work collaboratively with local and global experts throughout Swiss Re.

This is a technical pricing role but will include client-facing responsibilities. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver efficient 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.

Responsibilities may vary and can include the following:

• Lead or support the development, review and documentation of pricing bases and reinsurance terms for new and established products.
• Perform data analyses relating to emerging claims experience, typically using R, GLM and other statistical methods.
• Monitor performance of our reinsurance portfolio in conjunction with our reporting and experience studies teams, ensuring the in-force portfolio remains suitably priced.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clients and external partners on pricing and product development opportunities.
• Depending on experience, own and drive thought leadership and provide guidance to others.
• Contribute to Swiss Re's wider market presence, including presenting at external events.

About You

• Qualified actuary (FASSA or equivalent) with approximately 4 to 8 years experience.
• Pricing experience, and/or familiarity with reinsurance structures and experience in South Africa or MEA wide market preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant actuarial and statistical models (where R and GLM skills would be an advantage).
• Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal, communication, and influence skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work under pressure, managing multiple priorities.
• An absolute team player, who is equally comfortable independently owning results and driving projects to execution.

If you are a collaborative, enthusiastic, and dedicated professional who thrives under pressure and values diverse perspectives, we'd love to hear from you.

Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.

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.

Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. 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 and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.