HEAD OF PRICING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT -TSHEPA HOLLARD

VACANCY

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing pricing and product development support as well as technical assistance for long term insurance products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the implementation of the Hollard Life product strategy.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness and delivery of work within the Actuarial Services team.
• Design and pricing of new and existing products in line with the product development control cycle.
• Generate and review product documentation for new and existing products, documenting the processes followed as well as the current status quo.
• Perform on-going systems set-up, updates and maintenance.
• Perform risk reporting and monitoring for all products.
• Deliver ad-hoc support services as requested from business units relating to research and data analysis activities.
• Ensure customers are treated fairly. Maintain a high level of service to customers (internal and external) according to the service standards as set by the company.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fellow member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA) or international equivalent, preferably specialising in Life insurance.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in long-term insurance pricing and product development.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strategy Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Critical and Analytical Skills
• Negotiation & Advocacy
• Change Management
• Communication Skills
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (including MS Microsoft Suite products Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Interested candidates are advised to apply in writing with a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates to the address below: