Head of Product Development

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: NFP015654/LLR

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Employer: Network Recruitment

A leading company in the life insurance industry is seeking a driven and passionate problem-solver to join their Structuring & Solutions team. If you're a nearly qualified Actuary with experience in life insurance product development, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Opportunity: Head of Product Development / Actuary – Structuring & Solutions Team

Key Responsibilities:

Support the design and structuring of innovative group and individual life insurance products.
Review and enhance existing products to better serve current clients.
Ensure compliance by assessing the product range against regulatory and professional guidelines.
Lead the Product Development team, providing guidance to Junior Actuarial Analysts.
Engage with clients and reinsurers on product strategies and enhancements.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on technical product matters.

Skills and Attributes:

Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
Innovative with a collaborative mindset.
Strong networking skills with various stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with strong interpersonal skills.
Comfortable with diverse actuarial techniques.
Quick learner, self-starter, and adaptable to change.
Able to think laterally to solve complex problems.
Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
Nearly qualified Actuary.
3-5 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Experience in life insurance product development (advantageous).
Experience managing a team (advantageous).

Please send your CV to lolroux@networkfinance.co.za.
Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.