Intermediate Actuarial Specialist

Old Mutual Limited

. Prepare and review financial, capital, and other risk metrics for published, regulatory, and internal reporting, with supporting analysis and commentary .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeJohannesburg • South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial metrics analysis, regulatory reporting, and risk management, with a strong foundation in actuarial science and proficiency in financial modeling. Capable of collaborating across departments and driving process improvements while maintaining a focus on accountability and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Actuarial ExperienceFinancial Modelling SoftwareIFRS 17 KnowledgeSQL Programming SkillsPython Programming Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial Metrics AnalysisRisk Metrics PreparationProcess ReviewContinuous ImprovementAnnuity Products KnowledgeProphet SkillsAdvanced MS Excel Skills

Soft Skills

Detail OrientationEffective CommunicationPlanning and PrioritizationAccountabilityWillingness to Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (BSc): Actuarial Science

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ReportingLife InsuranceSolvency ValuationsControl EnvironmentProject Objectives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review financial, capital, and other risk metrics for published, regulatory, and internal reporting, with supporting analysis and commentary
Extract insights and understand the drivers of key financial metrics for business consideration
Collaborate with business and specialized areas such as Accounting, Product Development, and Balance Sheet Management
Critically review existing processes and models to ensure they are robust, efficient, and fit for purpose
Drive synergies, standardisation, and continuous improvement
Ensure the control environment is adequate and effective
Support delivery of relevant project objectives
Develop in-depth knowledge of Old Mutual Personal Finance products, focusing on annuity products
Engage with and present results and outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Actuarial student with 9 exam credits
At least 2 years actuarial experience
Strong technical skills
Strong detail orientation coupled with the ability to see the “big picture”
Interest in financial modelling software
Knowledge of IFRS 17 and Regulatory Solvency valuations (added advantage)
Life Insurance experience (added advantage)
Prophet skills (added advantage)
SQL and Python programming skills (added advantage)
Advanced MS Excel skills (added advantage)
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
Ability to complete tasks within agreed timelines and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
Ability to plan and prioritise
High level of accountability
Willing to learn and grow
Bachelor of Science (BSc): Actuarial Science (Required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentoring and knowledge-sharing from experienced leaders
High-performance team culture based on mutual respect and collaboration