Senior Specialist : Middle Market Life Solutions
Qualifications :
Newly or nearly qualified actuary
Experience :
More than 5 years in similar environments (actuarial life experience in product or suitable commercial roles)
Responsibilities :
Lead strategic simple solutions projects with structured execution plans, managing personal and team outputs.
Act as a senior team member in developing or enhancing simple life solutions.
Analyze profitability and commercial contribution to the Simple Life Solutions Commercial unit.
Use stakeholder inputs to assess :
Market trends
Customer needs
Channel needs
Regulatory requirements
Competitor insights
Gaps / issues in current solutions
New product opportunities
Develop and maintain technical product artefacts, including :
Product specifications
Policy document specs
Customer communication content
Technical marketing content
Collaborate with technology teams to ensure correct and efficient implementation of solutions.
Use management information and data to monitor solution performance and support recommendations.
Support commercial and first-line risk management.
Assess pricing strategy and risk levers, including :
Mortality
Morbidity
Lapse
Operational risk
Market risk
Other broader risks
Incorporate risk mitigation through :
Product design
Pricing (with pricing SMEs)
Underwriting and claims rules
Reinsurance design
Collaboration with functional areas and stakeholders (aligned with IAM and SARLSA operating model)
Ensure :
Commercial optimization
Intuitive customer journeys
Strategic alignment
Adequate risk controls
Ensure compliance with :
Internal policies and standards
Relevant governance for approvals, specs, and solution artefacts
Prepare and present reports or support reporting to governance / management forums.
Mentor and guide junior team members.
Participate in cross-functional teams for strategic solution development.
Solution Specialist • Johannesburg, South Africa