Actuarial Bursary

Standard Bank Group

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Johannesburg, GP, za on site Until 8/23/2026 1+ years exp First posted June 24, 2026 Last posted June 24, 2026
Job description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To perform defined actuarial modelling, analysis, and reporting activities, applying Actuarial, Statistical and Mathematical techniques under supervision. Gain familiarity with business context, build knowledge and skill, and assist actuarial teams with solving business and financial problems within a business area that requires actuarial capability i.e., risk, product development, product pricing, actuarial valuation, finance etc.,across Standard Bank Group.

Type of Qualification: First Degree 
Field of Study: Actuarial Science

Currently enrolled in a First-Degree programme in Actuarial Science

Required Experience:

  • Currently in the first year of study in Actuarial Science
  • Demonstrated experience or exposure to actuarial modelling, financial analysis, or quantitative research methodologies


Experience Required
Actuarial 

  • Currently in the first year of study in Actuarial Science
  • Demonstrated experience or exposure to actuarial modelling, financial analysis, or quantitative research methodologies

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Adopting Practical Approaches
  • Articulating Information
  • Checking Things
  • Developing Expertise
  • Embracing Change
  • Examining Information
  • Exploring Possibilities
  • Following Procedures
  • Generating Ideas
  • Interpreting Data
  • Inviting Feedback
  • Managing Tasks
  • Meeting Timescales
  • Producing Output
  • Providing Insights
  • Pursuing Goals
  • Showing Composure
  • Taking Action
  • Team Working

Technical Competencies:

  • Data Analysis
  • Data Integrity
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Statistical & Mathematical Analysis
  • Write Code
About this role

Summary

Assist in actuarial modelling, analysis, and reporting within a financial services group.

Job title

Actuarial Bursary

Experience level

first year student

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Johannesburg, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

data analysisdata integrityquantitative analysisstatistical analysiscode

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

actuarial modellingfinancial analysisquantitative researchdata analysisstatistical analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Johannesburg, South Africa

On-site City