Job Description

Closing Date 2025/09/22
Reference Number MMH250704-3
Job Title Actuarial Specialist: Pricing (Life)
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Actuarial
Cluster Guardrisk
Remote Opportunity Some of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Sandton
Introduction
Guardrisk Life is looking for a driven and passionate problem solver to join our growing Structuring & Solutions team. If you are a recently qualified or nearly qualified actuary with pricing experience, we would love to hear from you!
Disclaimer As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.
Role Purpose
You'll play a key role at Guardrisk, collaborating with clients and internal teams to review and sign off on new and evolving products and pricing. The role involves technical pricing across a range of life insurance products, as well as deal structuring, client engagement, and tackling complex business problems.
Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science
• Qualified or nearly qualified actuary (FASSA or internationally recognised equivalent, or on track to attain fellowship within 18 months)
• At least 3 years' experience in the life insurance industry
• Experience in a pricing role preferred

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the pricing of new and existing group and individual life insurance products
• Develop technical pricing models with a focus on life insurance products
• Assist with reviewing new products in line with regulatory and professional guidelines
• Assist with the structuring of new products and deals
• Engage clients and internal stakeholders on technical matters

Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking skills
• Innovative and solutions-focused mindset
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal
• Confident engaging with a range of stakeholders across functions
• Collaborative and able to build strong working relationships
• Well-organised with strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable applying a range of actuarial techniques
• Quick learner with a self-starter attitude
• Adaptable and able to work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Able to deliver high-quality work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Enquiries yadir.parusram@guardrisk.co.za
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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