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Head of Research and Development

Company:
executiveplacements.com
Location:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted:
April 08, 2024
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Description:

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of actuaries and researchers in the development of cutting-edge actuarial models, tools, and techniques.

Drive research initiatives to enhance predictive modeling, risk assessment, and pricing strategies.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product development, underwriting, and data science to integrate research findings into business strategies.Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., FSA, FCAS, PhD) preferred.

Qualified actuary

10+ years experience within the insurance or reinsurance industry, with a focus on research and development

Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, or SAS for data analysis and modeling.

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