Manager- Actuary (Products)

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Position Title : Manager Division: Africa Regional Hub (ARH) Function: ARH Actuarial Immediate Supervisor’s Position Title: Africa Actuarial VCC Team Lead   Location: Bengaluru, India   Role Purpose: This role will take ownership and lead the execution of Pru Africa’s product roadmap. The role will work closely with the Regional Senior Manager-Products to ensure products are delivered according to agreed plans to support achievement of Africa’s financial targets   Key Accountabilities and Performance Measures Impacted:   Key Accountabilities Performance measures   Lead, contribute to and oversee execution of product development roadmap Contribute to the build, challenge and enhancement of product proposals to deliver value to Prudential Africa’s customers and to achieve Prudential Africa’s VNB targets Work closely with and manage key stakeholders effectively for the achievement of the product roadmap Development of robust product propositions resulting in development of competitive and profitable products Execution of agreed product roadmap within the agreed timelines Manage the development, documentation, review and maintenance of actuarial pricing models Review and sign off on pricing model output (premium rates, surrender values, financial metrics) Oversee completion of and review product collaterals and PSDs Ensure timely completion of all agreed product pricing initiatives including requisite materials for internal and regulatory approvals Managing the junior product resource Participate in the upskilling of Pru Africa’s local product resources undefined Evidence of coaching and mentoring of junior and LBU team members

Core requirements: Brief description of any technical skills or qualifications required University graduate in Actuarial Science Qualified or nearly qualified actuary At least 8 years of experience in a life actuarial function or consultancy, 5 of which must be in a product development role. Experience in actuarial principles and methodologies, with demonstrable experience in pricing and profit testing. Experience in directly managing small teams  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous and methodical approach Ability to communicate clearly and concisely using an approach appropriate to the receiving stakeholders Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and peak workload periods effectively Good business acumen

Preferable skills: Brief description of any technical skills or qualifications preferred Experience with different types of life and health insurance products

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