Let's Write Africa's Story Together!
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
We are looking for talented, curious individuals to join us on the journey to shape the future of Old Mutual through our internal consultancy, doing great things, everyday.
We have established an internal talent pool in our consultancy, providing the best of both the corporate and consulting worlds for our top talent. Roles within the internal consultancy provide you with the opportunity to have a real and meaningful impact on the business, in an environment that supports innovation, experimentation, mentorship and learning. Through the consultancy you can build in-depth understanding of the different parts of our business through cross-segment and business exposure, a focus on solving real business challenges as well as new world-of-work flexibility in work arrangements.
Firm-wide exposure, cross-segment and business
A focus on strategic projects and important business initiatives across Old Mutual, as well as supporting areas of high demand for actuaries. Helping to solve complex business challenges and to identify and unlock opportunities to drive extraction of value across the business / provide commercial insights
Working in small dynamic teams with flat hierarchies where you see the impact of your work directly
Genuine new world-of-work flexibility in work arrangements
Outstanding learning and mentorship environment
Part of a diverse team with different skills, background, experience and perspectives
Opportunity to build a broad range of skills in addition to technical actuarial ability, including business and strategy awareness, stakeholder engagement, communications, collaboration, agile practices etc.
A springboard to a broader OML career
Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required
Recently qualified AMASSAs, FASSAs, or top senior actuarial students making good progress with exams with substantial actuarial experience, are invited to apply.
The roles will suit balanced individuals with sound technical knowledge, an aptitude for commercial and innovative thinking and the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
Previous experience of working in a consultancy or similar environment would be a strong advantage.
Non-traditional experience in credit-risk/banking/data science will also be considered.
The appointment may be made at a lower role size depending on exam progress and experience
Skills
Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Agile Project Management, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Executing Plans, Financial Acumen, Identifying Customer Needs, Information Management, Insurance Product Management, Insurance Sales, Legal Practices, Negotiation, Policies & Procedures, Risk Management, Workflow ManagementCompetencies
Balances StakeholdersBuilds Effective TeamsBuilds NetworksBusiness InsightCommunicates EffectivelyDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenEducation
NQF Level 8 - Honours or Postgraduate Diploma or equivalentClosing Date
12 February 2026 , 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
The Old Mutual Story!
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What We Do
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
