Senior Financial Software Engineer (Actuarial Modernization Lead)

About the role

Old Mutual Corporate is looking for an experienced professional to lead the modernisation of its actuarial environment. The role works across Actuarial, IT and Data to simplify modelling, valuation and reporting through automation, modern technology and scalable data solutions. It suits someone who turns complex business challenges into practical technology solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the reimagination of the actuarial reporting value chain and build a sustainable, future-fit actuarial environment.
• Develop and execute the actuarial modernisation roadmap aligned to business and actuarial strategy.
• Influence priorities through engagement with senior management and governance forums.
• Simplify and optimise actuarial modelling, valuation and reporting, and reduce manual intervention and risk.
• Test and develop modern actuarial technologies, platforms and automation capabilities.
• Champion best-practice architecture, reusability and standardisation.
• Partner with enterprise data teams and drive integration between models, data platforms and reporting.
• Embed new solutions through training and knowledge sharing with production teams.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to source solutions and develop best practice methodology.

Required profile

• 6+ years of experience.
• Experience as a Situated Software Engineer, converting technical requirements into enterprise-grade software; managing Group IT requirements as a Situated IT Software Engineer is an additional benefit.
• Financial services experience, with a preference for life company experience.
• Relevant degree in actuarial, engineering, computer science or similar; a postgraduate quantitative finance qualification is a strong advantage.
• NQF Level 9 (Master's).

Required skills

• Action planning, analytics software and business intelligence analysis.
• Data analysis, data modelling and statistical analysis techniques.
• Ability to own solutions from concept and requirements through development, testing, implementation and support.