A leading organization operating within the financial and risk management sector has announced multiple actuarial career opportunities based in Nairobi. These roles are designed to support and strengthen the organization’s actuarial, financial modelling, and risk assessment functions. The vacancies span entry-level, mid-level, and senior management roles, offering opportunities for professionals at different stages of their actuarial careers.
The organization is seeking individuals who can contribute to data-driven decision-making, long-term financial sustainability, and the effective management of actuarial risks. The roles will involve close collaboration with finance, underwriting, risk, and senior leadership teams, ensuring that actuarial insights are embedded into strategic and operational processes. Each position is offered on a full-time basis and is based in Nairobi.
This job advertisement is suitable for publication on a third-party job board and provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities associated with each role. All positions listed below close on January 23, 2026, and applications are open to interested candidates within the specified timeframe.
Available Positions Overview
The following positions are currently open:
- Actuarial Analyst
Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full Time
Posted: 3 days ago
Closing Date: January 23, 2026 - Actuarial Assistant
Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full Time
Posted: 3 days ago
Closing Date: January 23, 2026 - Actuarial Manager
Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full Time
Posted: 3 days ago
Closing Date: January 23, 2026
Each role has a distinct scope of responsibility, aligned with the level of experience and accountability expected. Detailed job descriptions for each position are provided below.
Actuarial Analyst – Nairobi
Role Overview
The Actuarial Analyst role is focused on supporting actuarial operations through data analysis, financial modelling, and reporting. The position plays a key role in evaluating risk, pricing, reserving, and long-term financial projections. The Actuarial Analyst will work under the guidance of senior actuarial staff and will contribute to both routine actuarial tasks and more complex analytical projects.
This role is suited to individuals who are detail-oriented and capable of working with large datasets, while also translating numerical outputs into meaningful insights that can inform business decisions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Actuarial Analyst will be responsible for collecting, validating, and analysing data used in actuarial models. This includes ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and completeness before it is used for pricing, reserving, or forecasting purposes.
The role involves developing and maintaining actuarial models used to assess risk exposure, product pricing, and financial performance. The analyst will update assumptions, test model sensitivity, and document methodologies used in calculations.
The position requires the preparation of regular actuarial reports, including summaries of findings, trends, and variances. These reports may be used internally by management and other departments to support planning and operational decisions.
The Actuarial Analyst will assist in reserving exercises by analysing claims data, identifying emerging patterns, and supporting the calculation of technical reserves. This includes participation in periodic valuation processes and reconciliation of results with financial data.
The role also involves supporting pricing reviews by analysing historical experience, market trends, and risk factors. The analyst will contribute to recommendations for rate adjustments or product refinements.
Collaboration is a key aspect of the position. The Actuarial Analyst will work closely with finance, underwriting, risk management, and operations teams to ensure actuarial insights are aligned with business needs.
The position includes supporting regulatory and internal reporting requirements by providing actuarial inputs, explanations of results, and supporting documentation where required.
The Actuarial Analyst will also be expected to contribute to process improvement initiatives, including enhancing data quality, improving modelling efficiency, and supporting automation efforts within the actuarial function.
Actuarial Assistant – Nairobi
Role Overview
The Actuarial Assistant role provides essential support to the actuarial team by assisting with data preparation, model maintenance, and administrative aspects of actuarial work. The position serves as a foundational role within the actuarial function, offering exposure to a broad range of actuarial activities and enabling skill development through hands-on involvement.
The Actuarial Assistant works under the supervision of Actuarial Analysts and Managers and contributes to ensuring that actuarial processes run efficiently and accurately.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Actuarial Assistant will support the collection, cleaning, and preparation of data required for actuarial analysis. This includes compiling data from multiple sources and performing basic validation checks to identify inconsistencies or errors.
The role involves assisting in the maintenance and updating of actuarial models, spreadsheets, and databases. This includes inputting data, updating parameters, and ensuring that documentation is current and accurate.
The Actuarial Assistant will help prepare routine actuarial reports by compiling results, formatting tables and charts, and ensuring that outputs are presented clearly for review by senior team members.
The position includes providing administrative support to the actuarial team, such as maintaining records, organizing files, and tracking deliverables related to actuarial projects and reporting deadlines.
The Actuarial Assistant will assist in claims and experience analysis by summarizing data, identifying basic trends, and supporting more detailed analysis conducted by Actuarial Analysts and Managers.
The role may involve supporting pricing and reserving exercises by preparing input data, running predefined model scenarios, and documenting results for internal review.
Collaboration with other departments is part of the role, particularly when gathering data or clarifying information required for actuarial analysis.
The Actuarial Assistant is also expected to support continuous improvement initiatives within the actuarial function, including helping to standardize templates, improve data workflows, and enhance reporting processes.
Actuarial Manager – Nairobi
Role Overview
The Actuarial Manager position is a senior role responsible for leading actuarial activities, providing strategic actuarial insights, and overseeing the delivery of actuarial analyses across the organization. The role combines technical actuarial expertise with leadership and stakeholder engagement responsibilities.
The Actuarial Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that actuarial practices support the organization’s financial stability, risk management objectives, and long-term strategic goals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Actuarial Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and review of actuarial models used for pricing, reserving, forecasting, and risk assessment. This includes ensuring that methodologies are appropriate, assumptions are justified, and results are robust.
The role involves leading reserving processes, including setting assumptions, reviewing analyses, and approving reserve estimates. The Actuarial Manager will ensure that reserving outcomes are consistent with internal policies and financial reporting requirements.
The Actuarial Manager will provide strategic input into product pricing and portfolio management decisions by analysing experience, market trends, and risk exposures. This includes advising on pricing strategies and monitoring the financial performance of products.
The position requires the preparation and presentation of actuarial reports to senior management and other stakeholders. This includes explaining complex actuarial concepts in a clear and understandable manner to support informed decision-making.
The Actuarial Manager will manage and mentor actuarial team members, including Actuarial Analysts and Actuarial Assistants. This includes assigning work, reviewing outputs, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
The role involves close collaboration with finance, risk management, underwriting, and compliance teams to ensure alignment between actuarial outputs and broader business objectives.
The Actuarial Manager will oversee regulatory and internal actuarial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable standards and guidelines.
The position also includes responsibility for identifying and implementing improvements to actuarial processes, systems, and controls. This may involve enhancing modelling techniques, improving data governance, and supporting the adoption of new analytical tools.
The Actuarial Manager is expected to contribute to strategic planning by providing long-term financial projections, scenario analyses, and risk assessments that inform organizational strategy.
General Information for All Positions
All roles are based in Nairobi and are offered on a full-time basis. The positions are designed to support the organization’s actuarial and financial functions and require collaboration across multiple departments.
The organization values accuracy, consistency, and transparency in actuarial work and places emphasis on the use of data and analysis to support sound decision-making. Individuals in these roles will be expected to adhere to internal policies, procedures, and professional standards relevant to actuarial practice.
Closing Date
All applications for the listed positions must be submitted on or before January 23, 2026. Only applications received within the specified period will be considered.
