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Investec Life pride itself as a private insurer of the future delivering innovative and flexible life insurance products to professional, high-income and high-net-worth clients in South Africa through an omni-channel approach. The Marketing Actuary is an integral part of the Investec Life team, responsible for technical marketing and taking our life insurance products to private clients through our distribution channel as part of the Investec-wide proposition. The role involves developing and implementing data-driven strategies and tactics to help the business in the positioning, launch and rollout of products, while providing ongoing technical sales support and thought leadership that align with delivery on overall business objectives. The role requires a unique blend of analytical skills, marketing knowledge, the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders, and capacity to establish a clear market positioning.
Key Responsibilities
Drive technical marketing to position life insurance propositions in the private client market through an omni-channels distribution, which includes the internal advisory force, bankers and a direct digital platform.
Create reusable sales aids, tailored technical support (material and presentations) for distribution channels, including competitor insights and execution on high-value deals.
Support marketing campaigns, the optimisation of the client journey, and the enhancement overall client experience initiatives.
Manage data insights and develop appropriate data-driven strategies that enhance business performance, particularly in initiatives impacting distribution and clients.
Utilise market insights and client feedback to develop concepts for new products or enhancements to existing offerings.
Develop and deliver the self-direct sales/marketing strategy for the business.
Strengthen relationships with various internal and external stakeholders who are key in co-developing products and propositions.
Collaborate with other business units across the group to identify and act upon high-value leads.
Prepare and present regular reports on product performance, trends, and areas for improvement to senior management and various internal forums.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
A newly qualified or nearly qualified actuary with a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, business management, finance or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial services, with proven experience in technical marketing, marketing analytics/research, product development or a related role.
Experience in life insurance is advantageous.
Excellent conceptual and technical ability.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience.
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