Overall responsibility for Absa Life’s Actuarial models used for actuarial valuations, and reporting purposes (IFRS, SAM and Embedded Value).
Provide oversight, direction and management to the modelling team.
Implementation of model developments in accordance with Absa’s governance framework.
Monitoring and investigation of experience variances to ensure continued appropriateness of models.
Relationship management with Prophet software provider as well as the point of contact to address Prophet queries.
Identify and implement initiatives to improve efficiency of prophet modelling including run times.
Identify and implement initiatives for alternative modelling platforms that may increase efficiency and costs.

Qualified actuary (part qualified actuaries with appropriate experience will be considered).
Extensive knowledge and experience with Life Assurance products, including reinsurance.
Advanced Prophet skills.
Skills in R, Python and other actuarial software platforms are highly advantageous.
Experience and knowledge of IFRS17, SAM and EV.
Minimum 7 years work experience.

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Head of Modelling – Actuarial, Life Insurance

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