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About the Division:

Deloitte’s Actuarial & Insurance Solutions (AIS) practice is a multi-disciplinary group with a primary focus on the insurance and financial services industry. Our AIS practice provides comprehensive actuarial, risk management, and advanced analytics services for Life and P&C insurance companies, reinsurance companies, pension plans, captives, and other organizations.

Main Purpose of Job:

Our Cape Town office is looking for an experienced Actuarial Manager to support the Leadership Team in the delivery of services to / at client premises on delegated engagement / project.  There will be a strong focus on developing and providing IFRS17 based solutions for our clients.

Minimum Qualifications      

• Fellow Member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa or equivalent – Manager / Senior Manager
• Associate Member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa or equivalent – Senior Analyst / Assistant Manager

Minimum Experience           

• Minimum 4-6 years relevant working experience
• Majority of working experience in the Life Insurance actuarial domain, preferably on a wide range of life insurance products
• Strong actuarial valuation experience
• Strong experience of capital and solvency calculations, reserving and reinsurance will be advantageous
• Specific experience in IFRS17 will be an advantage
• Proven ability to manage and direct the work of junior team members
• Strong analytical and modelling capabilities
• Pricing experience/knowledge will be an advantage

Leadership Capabilities:

• Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make
• Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities
• Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
• Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
• Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction

Technical Competencies:

• Understanding of the audit and advisory businesses, and their interaction with wider firm locally and globally, strategy and challenges
• Notable experience on providing Strategic Insights to Partners
• Project management experience
• Excellent industry and business knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to interpret, communicate and implement strategy
• Demonstrated execution of complex projects within timeframes and cost
• Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations
• Excellent report writing skills
• Solid financial knowledge

Behavioural Competencies:

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal with all levels of staff & leadership
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong client delivery focus
• Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Exceptional business acumen

*Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.

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