Chisom Esethu Igwe
Final Year Statistics Student | Aspiring Actuary
Johannesburg
Summary
Driven young woman with experience as a junior actuarial trainee, tutor, class representative and mentor.
Made use of analytical abilities as a junior actuarial trainee, in order to analyze data using software tools such as Excel. Very skilled in MS office, SQL and programming languages such as R, Python and SAS.
Possesses great communication skills, adapts well in a changing environment and enjoys challenging tasks that stretch abilities. As a result, always seeking to find new ways to apply the knowledge learned in order to solve problems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Languages
Work History
Junior Actuarial Trainee
Baroka Funerals
Pretoria
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs such as easiPol quickly.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Troubleshot minor issues using software tools and programs, escalating more serious problems to supervisor.
- Developed and upgraded existing spreadsheets for better retention of policyholder information.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems and policy pricing.
Tutor
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP)
Pretoria
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Modules taught (100 level): Financial Mathematics, Economics and Numerical Analysis
- Helped students identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platforms.
Student Mentor
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP)
Pretoria
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Received mentor training from a qualified ISFAP project manager.
- Counseled students individually and in group sessions to help promote personal and educational motivation.
- Monitored student academic progress, maintained frequent communication with students and intervened to assist students experiencing difficulties.
Quantitative Risk, Job Shadowing
IQ Business
Johannesburg
07.2016 - 07.2016
- Followed industry professionals to learn their day-to-day responsibilities.
- Accompanied quantitative analyst consultant on their visits to clients such as ABSA and Momentum.
- Conducted risk related research, gathering data and information from a variety of sources.
Education
BSc Mathematical Statistics -
University of Pretoria
Pretoria . 02.2019 - Current
National Senior Certificate (IEB) -
Deustche Internationale Schule Johannesburg (DSJ)
Johannesburg 01.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
Microsoft Office
undefinedAccomplishments
- Earned: Deutches Sprachdiplom A2
- Completed Data Camp course in: SQL
Timeline
Junior Actuarial Trainee
Baroka Funerals
03.2021 - 10.2021
Tutor
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP)
02.2020 - 12.2021
Student Mentor
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP)
02.2020 - 12.2021
BSc Mathematical Statistics -
University of Pretoria
02.2019 - Current
Quantitative Risk, Job Shadowing
IQ Business
07.2016 - 07.2016
National Senior Certificate (IEB) -
Deustche Internationale Schule Johannesburg (DSJ)
01.2014 - 12.2018
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