Junior Actuarial Analyst at Old Mutual Limited

Johannesburg, Gauteng, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Actuarial Science, IFRS17, Valuations, Prophet, Financial Reporting, Data Compilation, Risk Management, Collaboration, Innovation, Execution, Attention to Detail, Computer Literacy, Numerical Aptitude, Insurance Product Management, Communication, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description We are an African Insurance Giant Be a part of our business that is growing its footprint across Africa. Old Mutual is an insurance giant in Africa, with life insurance entities currently established in Namibia, eSwatini, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Botswana, Malawi, Kenya and Uganda. Our expanding emerging market footprint includes operations not only in the rest of Africa, but also in Asia and represents a vast network of opportunity for innovative, creative and motivated individuals to benefit from while they gather unmatched professional experience on the way to becoming a leader in our business. Why the Africa Actuarial Services Team? In this role, you will work as part of a team tasked with providing actuarial services to the life entities in the Old Mutual Africa Regions, consolidating and explaining the life financial results for Old Mutual Africa in all aspects of reporting: monthly management reporting, forecasting, business planning, quarterly IFRS and MCEV reporting as well as capital reporting to regulators. The team works closely with the Old Mutual Africa Regions executive team, OMEM central reporting team and in-country Finance Directors and actuarial teams in producing results that drive decision making to help accomplish the Old Mutual Emerging Markets (OMEM) growth strategy. In addition, the team has strong working relationships with the Statutory and Country Actuaries of the various countries. We are a vibrant, diverse team, thriving on new ideas and high performance while making a meaningful impact on our customers in Africa. Our team will continue to grow in numbers, playing a key role in further building Old Mutual’s actuarial base. Our team also continues to provide great opportunities for innovative, creative and motivated individuals to benefit and learn from while they gather unmatched professional experience and exposure to a variety of different countries and cultures on the way to becoming a leader in our business. Key Result Areas Financial Reporting: Ensure that valuation results (IFRS17 profits, Embedded Value and Value of New Business) are produced accurately, within agreed deadlines and with appropriate supporting commentary. Ensure timely and accurate delivery of capital numbers covering both in-country regulatory capital requirements and SAM reporting for Old Mutual Group. Ownership of the custom-built Prophet models, plus other models, for calculation of liabilities, embedded value and capital in various African countries. Presenting quarterly results to Finance Actuary, Line 2 and Line 3 actuaries. General Ensure that all actuarial processes are performed as efficiently as possible, finding and delivering continuous process improvement and standardisation opportunities as well as ensuring processes are performed with appropriate controls. Requirements: Skills, Qualifications, Experience required Actuarial graduate with a minimum of 4 exam credits IFRS17 experience added advantage Motivated self-starter Takes initiative Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organisation Ability to complete tasks within agreed timelines with minimal guidance Strong technical skills (especially with valuations experience in Prophet) Attention to detail Excellent people skills Ability to work in a team High levels of drive, energy, and innovation who are willing to learn and grow Competencies Innovation Collaboration Execution Personal Mastery Skills Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Executing Plans, Information Management, Insurance Product Management, Insurance Sales, Legal Practices, Numerical Aptitude, Risk Management Competencies Action Oriented Balances Stakeholders Builds Networks Collaborates Communicates Effectively Cultivates Innovation Ensures Accountability Financial Acumen Education Bachelor of Science (BSc): Actuarial Science (Required) Closing Date 11 January 2026 , 23:59 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. The Old Mutual Story! Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.

Responsibilities

The Junior Actuarial Analyst will provide actuarial services to life entities in Old Mutual Africa, focusing on financial reporting and capital reporting. They will ensure accurate valuation results and deliver timely capital numbers while improving actuarial processes.