Job Description
- Application Deadline: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Actuarial Officer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 years
- Location Not specified
- Job Field Insurance 
Job Purpose
- The Actuarial Officer under the guidance of the Group Head Actuary, is responsible for supporting both the life and non-life Departments through provision of specialist support of the valuation process and provide insights on the Group financial results and performance, while crusuring appropriate controls
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of IFRS 17 standard across the Group by developing a thorough understanding of the standard and supporting in the technical modelling and actuarial computations under IFRS 17.
- Assist in the development of rates, rating plans and pricing strategies using actuarial techniques and competitive analyses
- Participate in the development of new products by carrying out cashflow projections on the profitability of proposed products
- Assist in carrying out experience analysis for the various portfolios and develop insights for use by the management
- Assist in the determination of the claims and premium reserves of the groups and testing of the adequacy of historical reserves.
- Data analysis and reconciliation of the date used for actuarial analysis between the underwriting and finance systems
- Assisting in the carrying out stress testing, and in the calculations of the risk-based capital requirements for the Group.
- Assist in the financial modelling of business scenarios/projects to inform business decision making
- Assist the Business Units and Risk Department in identifying and quantifying risk (insurance, market credit risks etc.) where appropriate
- Research on emerging trends competitive conditions and operational changes
- Provide specialist support of the valuation process and provide insights on the group financial results and performance.
- Develop and maintain tools to analyse actuarial data and results to enhance management reporting.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications:
- Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics or Mathematics
Professional:
- Studying towards an Actuarial qualification with at least 5 actuarial professional exams passed from the IFOA or SOA.
Experience:
- 3 years relevant actuarial experience
- Experience in non-life and life insurance valuations
- Knowledge of IFRS 17
- Prophet DCS, VBA, SQLR or any other programing
- Knowledge would be advantageous
Competencies:
- Strong technical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively to diverse technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to collaborate effectively
- Ability to work on a range of deliverables
- Ad-hoc project Support the delivery of relevant projects objectives.