Junior Product Developer - Metropolitan Life in Gauteng

Job Title: Junior Product Developer Annuities

Reference:
# 11748

Position Purpose:
The purpose of the position is to develop, manage and maintain the current set of guaranteed endowment and annuity products.

Experience & Qualifications:
Relevant academic qualifications are essential - Actuarial qualifications preferred
Partly qualified actuarial student
Minimum 2-year relevant experience

Work Output:
Support Senior Product Developer on new product developments as well as managing existing guaranteed endowment and annuity products
Product conceptualization, identification of business benefits, formulation of business case, design and the documentation of new product specifications
Post implementation handover, support and follow through to market
Maintain and enhance competitiveness of product offering (including market research & technical review)
Pricing and profitability of Traditional Annuities and Guaranteed Endowments
Provide technical product support (internal and external), including ad hoc calculation requests.
Review, modify and streamline business processes
Custodianship and ongoing development of existing products, revisiting of marketing position, reviewing pricing, documentation, profitability and features in light of market, regulatory environment and competitive changes
Relationship management and liaising with brokers, clients, distribution, marketing, legal, project managers, business analysts and IT departments

Competencies Required:
Decision maker
Good communication skills – verbal and written
Good organisational skills
Problem solving skills
Relationship building skills
Strong analytical skills
Time management skills
Computer literate - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
High level of excel knowledge.
In-depth knowledge of investment products, principles and markets

How to apply:
Internal applicants:
Sign on to PeopleSoft > Recruiting Activities > Careers

External applicants:
Go to our website
www.momentum.co.za
> Goto: Current Vacancies > Current Vacancies
Assistance with online applications:
PeopleSoft Helpdesk (021) 940 5169

Contact Person:
Katlego Mosekwa

Telephone:
0126718282

Please state clearly for which position you are applying as well as the reference number in all communications. The remuneration will be commensurate with the successful applicant's experience, qualification and skills.

Deadline: 08 May 2013