Stay safe online. Now more than ever it’s important to be cybersafe. See Santam’s tips to help you stay safe online. Learn more. Santam’s Actuarial and Data Analytics team has an exciting new opportunity available for a general insurance professional. The position will be based at either Santam’s Head Office in Bellville, Cape Town or Santam’s Office in Sandton, Johannesburg . What will make you successful in this role? We are looking for highly professional individuals, with a specific focus on the personal and commercial lines businesses. The successful candidate will be accountable for actuarial functions which will contribute to the profitable development and financial results of the Group. Working closely with the senior management team across Product, Pricing, Underwriting and Claims Services you’ll contribute to the development and execution of the broader strategy. Key responsibilities: Develop effective pricing and risk management strategies to balance profitability and growth Benefit tracking and performance monitoring of financial, underwriting and distribution indicators Create and maintain business reports to direct thought processes that drives action Contribute to the development and maintenance of the internal data assets to support pricing and other modelling initiatives Continuous process improvement and strategy evaluation Participate in strategic projects where actuarial input is required Support current underwriting segmentations models Interacting with distribution (sales) and claims with the objective of constantly incorporating market trends into the product solution value chain Supporting the development of product solutions for various market segments and channels Ad-hoc analysis - statistical investigations as required from time to time by the business Qualifications&Experience Degree in either Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science or Computer Science. Non-actuarial candidates will also be considered even though the title of the position says Senior Actuarial Analyst. One to two years working experience, preferably in general insurance. Advanced computer literacy skills in one or more of the following: SAS, SQL, R, Python, Emblem etc. Strong modelling skills including experience in performing statistical investigations and building pricing / predictive models Logical and analytical ability Self-starter, problem solver and finisher Good report writing and presentation skills Analysing Planning and organising skills Client focus Drives results Flexibility and adaptability Our recruitment process Onboarding You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system. Our recruitment process Advertise Step 1 Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required. Our recruitment process Step 2 Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role. Our recruitment process Step 3 Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process. Our recruitment process Telephonic screening Step 4 Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions. Our recruitment process Your interview Step 5 We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot! Our recruitment process Assessment Step 6 Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials. Our recruitment process Step 7 Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview. Our recruitment process Onboarding Step 8 You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system. Our recruitment process Advertise Step 1 Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required. Our recruitment process Step 2 Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role. Our recruitment process Step 3 Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process. Our recruitment process Telephonic screening Step 4 Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions. Our recruitment process Your interview Step 5 We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot! Our recruitment process Assessment Step 6 Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials. Our recruitment process Step 7 Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview. Our recruitment process Onboarding Step 8 You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system. TIPS&TRICKS Getting ready for your interview There is not just one way to be successful at Santam, nor is there one way to interview with us. Interviewing is a two-way process - it helps us learn about you, and it helps you learn about us, our people, and what you could do here. Santam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2024 for excellence in people practices. This is the eighth consecutive year that we have achieved this accolade. #J-18808-Ljbffr