Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.
We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses. Visit us at www.momentummetropolitan.co.za
Role Purpose
To take responsibility for and oversee the tasks of the Product Management team responsible for the MMerge Momentum product. An opportunity exists for a Product Actuary within the MMerge team that focuses on the management of our traditional Momentum (PDS) products. The individual will gain exposure to a wide range of products and projects.
Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
- A graduate degree in Actuarial Science or related degree
- Newly or nearly qualified Actuary
- Previous Product Development / Management experience
- A minimum of 5 year's relevant work experience
- Previous management experience advantageous
- Advanced Excel capabilities will be advantageous
Responsibilities And Work Outputs
Overseeing the Product Management team looking after the traditional Momentum product for Momentum Life. This will involve prioritising work and providing guidance, technical support and management of their team members.
- Take ownership of delivery of various projects, ensuring effective implementation of product solutions
- Analysis of drivers of profit within product ranges to improve profitability
- Building Excel product models to test product solutions
- Presentations to internal product and executive committees regarding product investigations
- Supporting ongoing regulatory compliance
- Supporting cross-functional teams within the department
- Analytics to improve understanding of the business and feedback into product management
- Peer reviews
Competencies Required
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem solving and analytics
- Teamwork
- Ability to work independently
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to producing results for clients and stakeholders
