Introduction

BA Personnel is a trusted Executive Principal Talent Specialist Company with a proven track record in identifying, attracting, and securing exceptional talent for niche, specialist, and leadership appointments across South Africa and international markets. Leveraging deep industry expertise, extensive executive networks, and a consultative search methodology, we deliver strategically aligned talent solutions that enable organisations to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Our reputation is founded on representing high-calibre professionals who possess the leadership capability, technical expertise, and commercial acumen to create lasting business value.

The Actuarial Analyst is a high‑impact role within the office of the CEO reporting to the Executive Associate of the company, working at the centre of executive decision‑making. The role supports the CEO, Executive Associate and Senior leaders to deliver rigorous analysis, structured problem‑solving, and execution across priority strategic initiatives. The Actuarial Analyst combines strong analytical capability with operational support and sound business judgement to inform decision making, shape business performance and drive strategic initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Advisory & Executive Support

Generate data‑driven insights and scenario analyses as input into strategic recommendations for Exco discussions.
Prepare executive briefs, board papers, presentations, and analytical reports.
Coordinate strategic initiatives across actuarial, underwriting, finance, risk, and operations teams.

Actuarial Analytics & Technical Expertise

Develop dashboards and insight packs used in executive and governance forums.
Support evaluation of strategic initiatives and business cases.
Strengthen profitability monitoring through portfolio reviews and performance dashboards.
Ensure actuarial models are accurate, updated, and aligned with professional standards.

Business Performance & Insights

Analyse trends across claims, underwriting, growth, and retention.
Identify improvement opportunities and help design interventions with business units.
Provide insights on market movements, emerging risks, and competitor behaviour.

Project Management & Delivery

Lead or assist with cross-functional projects (e.g., product development, digital transformation, pricing system upgrades).
Track project milestones, risks, and outcomes and provide regular updates to the Executive.

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with actuarial teams, data science, underwriting, finance, and risk departments.
Support communication between the Executive Associate, the executive committee, senior leaders and other stakeholders including regulators, auditors, and industry bodies.

Knowledge and Skills:

The company's Actuarial Analysts must be exceptional. They must demonstrate:

Strong actuarial modelling and analytical capabilities.
Proficiency in actuarial tools and analytics software (e.g., SAS, SQL, R, Python, Emblem, Radar, Power BI).
Excellent data interpretation and financial analysis skills.
Understanding of underwriting principles, claims behaviour, and insurance product structures.
Experience in pricing, reserving, capital modelling, or risk management - Advantageous.
Exposure to regulatory frameworks (SAM, IFRS 17) - Advantageous.
Experience working directly with senior leadership - Advantageous

Desired Experience & Qualification

Matric (Essential)
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science or related quantitative field.
Good exam progress or a nearly qualified Actuary (e.g., ASSA, IFoA).

Minimum Experience:

Consulting experience with a top tier consulting firm.
Minimum 4 years strong analytical or business focus, and a proven record of academic excellence. Extensive business and/or technical experience with a proven track record of innovation, entrepreneurship, delivery and performance across multidisciplinary areas and projects.
Experience in actuarial, consulting, strategy, analytics, or commercial roles within financial services is advantageous.

Actuarial Analyst - CEO Office

Introduction

Duties & Responsibilities

Desired Experience & Qualification

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