Actuarial Modernisation Lead

Old Mutual Limited

. Lead the reimagination of the actuarial reporting value chain and build a sustainable, future-fit actuarial environment .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeJohannesburg • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in actuarial valuation, reporting, and systems design, with a strong focus on modernizing actuarial processes through automation and integration. Proven ability to lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and align actuarial solutions with broader business strategies.

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Actuarial ValuationActuarial ReportingAutomation SolutionsData IntegrationStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Actuarial ModellingSystems DesignArchitectureProcess OptimizationTechnical Solution DevelopmentOperational Complexity ReductionValuation ProcessesReporting ProcessesData Strategy AlignmentBest Practice Methodology

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationInfluencingTrainingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Actuarial TechnologiesAutomation PlatformsData PlatformsReporting Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified ActuaryNQF Level 7 Degree

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesLife InsuranceActuarial ModernisationOperational ProcessesGovernance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the reimagination of the actuarial reporting value chain and build a sustainable, future-fit actuarial environment
Develop and execute the actuarial modernisation roadmap aligned to business and actuarial strategy
Influence actuarial modernisation priorities through engagement with senior management and governance forums
Identify opportunities to simplify and optimise actuarial modelling, valuation and reporting processes
Lead initiatives that reduce operational complexity, manual intervention and risk across actuarial processes
Test and develop modern actuarial technologies, platforms and automation capabilities
Champion best practice architecture, reusability and standardisation
Partner with enterprise data teams to align actuarial solutions with broader data strategy
Drive integration between actuarial models, data platforms and reporting environments
Ensure embedment of new solutions via training and knowledge share with production teams
Liaise with stakeholders across the group and external parties to source solutions and develop best practice methodology
Reduce actuarial reporting cycle times
Increase automation of valuation and reporting processes
Simplify and standardise reporting architecture
Enhance process governance and auditability
Reduce key-person dependencies
Implement scalable actuarial data and reporting solutions
Translate business problems into practical, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions
Own solutions from concept and requirements through development, testing, implementation, and support
Continuously improve operational processes, automation solutions, and processing infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as a Situated Software Engineer, converting expert technical requirements into enterprise grade software solutions
Experience with managing Group IT requirements as a Situated IT Software Engineer; additional benefit if this experience is in Old Mutual
Financial services experience, with a preference for life company experience
Relevant degree, including actuarial, engineering, computer science or similar
Qualified or nearly qualified actuary with 6 or more years of experience in actuarial valuation, reporting, systems design, architecture or transformation environments
6+ years of experience
NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent