Actuarial Analyst at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

Provide analytical capabilities to the Personal Lines Pricing team through predictive modelling exercises and in-depth analytical investigations.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Assist with the development and enhancement of pricing models for existing and new products.
• Monitoring the performance of predictive models.
• In depth analytical support for strategic initiatives to grow and sustain the business

Qualification and Experience (Advantageous)

• Degree in Actuarial Science and/or Mathematical Statistics/ Computer Science or Strong mathematical/economics candidate (Essential)

• Min 5+ completed CT subjects
• 2-4 years’ experience in short term insurance pricing – essential
• Honors (Advantageous)

Competencies

• Deciding and initiating action     
• Working with People
• Presenting and Communication Information
• Writing and Reporting
• Analysing
• Creating and Innovating
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

Skills

• Technical / Statistical skills
• Leadership skills
• Data management skills
• Modelling skills required:
• Emblem
• Radar
• Programming skills:
• SQL
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) – advanced level of Excel