Actuarial Pricing Analyst for Financial Services in Johannesburg
Paton Personnel · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Paton Personnel is hiring an Actuarial Pricing Analyst in Johannesburg to drive product pricing and profitability in a dynamic financial services environment. This permanent role suits someone with a BSc in Actuarial Science, 1+ year of pricing experience, and Core Principles exams completed. If you are commercially minded and ready to grow your actuarial career, this is a solid next step. Note that if you do not hear back within one week, your application was unsuccessful.
About the role
As an Actuarial Pricing Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping product pricing and profitability while supporting commercial decision making within a financial services environment. The role focuses on developing and maintaining pricing models, analysing revenue and costs, and ensuring that regulated products remain competitive and profitable.
You will work closely with commercial teams and get exposure to the full pricing cycle, from building models to interpreting the numbers that drive business choices. This is a practical, commercially focused opportunity for someone who wants to build their actuarial pricing career in Johannesburg.
Important application note: If you do not receive a response within one week of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- BSc in Actuarial Science, Actuarial Mathematics, or a similar qualification
- At least 1 year of pricing experience
- Completion of the actuarial Core Principles examinations
- AMASSA qualification is ideally preferred
- Strong analytical and numerical ability
- Commercial awareness and the ability to support decision making
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain pricing models
- Drive product pricing and profitability
- Analyse revenue and costs to support commercial decisions
- Ensure regulated products remain competitive and profitable
- Support commercial decision making within a financial services environment
Job details
- Organisation
- Paton Personnel
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (1+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Actuarial Pricing Analyst role, make your CV speak directly to pricing work. Spell out your actuarial exam progress clearly, especially your Core Principles results, because that is one of the first things a recruiter will check. Mention any pricing models you have built or maintained and the commercial impact of your analysis, for example how your work helped set or adjust a product price. If you have AMASSA, put it near the top of your CV.
This is a junior to mid level role with just over a year of experience needed, so do not undersell your practical exposure. A short cover note explaining why commercial pricing in financial services appeals to you can help you stand out. Keep in mind the one week response window and follow up politely if you have not heard back, while continuing to apply for other roles.
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