Old Mutual

Junior Product Actuary

Old Mutual  •  Kampala, UG (Onsite)  •  59 minutes ago
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Job Description

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

The job holder will serve as the local actuarial focal point for product-related activities in Uganda by managing and validating product data, supporting product pricing and analysis, coordinating local product documentation and regulatory submissions, and contributing to the development of sustainable actuarial product capabilities within the business.

The role acts as a key link between local and regional actuarial teams, ensuring that product initiatives are informed by accurate data, sound actuarial analysis, and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate local data collection and validation for product pricing and performance monitoring in Uganda.
  • Run pricing models and calculators for Uganda product initiatives under guidance from the Senior Actuarial Assistant and EA Product Actuary.
  • Support preparation of Uganda-specific product approval documentation, including internal approval packs and regulatory submissions.
  • Assist the Actuarial Manager – Uganda with understanding and incorporating product changes into valuation and IFRS17 processes where relevant.
  • Document local processes and contribute to building a sustainable Uganda product actuarial knowledge base
  • Produce or support local product performance MI in line with East Africa standards
  • Managing and validating product-related data;
  • Running pricing models under supervision;
  • Supporting preparation of local product documentation and regulatory submissions; and
  • Contributing to building Uganda’s product actuarial capability over time.

Key Competencies

  • Strong data handling and analytical skills.
  • Comfortable operating in a matrix reporting environment (regional and local).
  • Proactive learner, able to work with evolving processes and growing capability.
  • Good communication skills and collaboration mindset.

Knowledge and Experience

  • Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related field
  • Progress in actuarial examinations preferred.
  • 0–3 years’ actuarial or analytics experience; Uganda insurance or pensions experience advantageous.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) EXPECTATION

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring adherence to, implementation of, and adoption of Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Sanctions-related policies, procedures, and process requirements within Old Mutual and its subsidiaries. This includes execution of customer due diligence processes, ensuring compliance with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) standards, conducting ongoing and enhanced due diligence, and maintaining data quality. Additionally, the role involves identifying and monitoring potential AML, Sanctions, or Compliance breaches and unusual activities, and escalating these concerns to the Risk and Compliance Office for further action.

Skills

Analytics, Due Diligence, Enhanced Due Diligence, Executing Plans, IT Network Security, Leadership, Management Reporting, Market Analysis, Policies & Procedures, Product Approvals

Competencies

Action Oriented

Collaborates

Cultivates Innovation

Customer Focus

Drives Engagement

Drives Results

Manages Ambiguity

Manages Complexity

Education

Bachelors Degree (B): Actuarial Science (Required), Bachelors Degree (B): Mathematics, Bachelors Degree (B): Statistics

Closing Date

31 October 2026 , 23:59

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About Old Mutual

Old Mutual Limited is a listed company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has secondary listings on the London, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe stock exchanges. As a Pan-African financial services company, we are focused on Africa, her needs and her people.

Together with you, we have educated our children, given more homes warmth and light, empowered small businesses and improved infrastructure in Africa. Our story will continue #WithAfricaForAfrica.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
Unknown
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