Padel
Shikar Ramdhani
Senior Analyst
Johannesburg
Summary
Offering solid foundation in analytical thinking and critical problem-solving, with readiness to learn and grow in dynamic environment. Brings strong understanding of Life insurance pricing, data analysis processes and ability to quickly adapt to new tools.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Analyst
Hannover Re South Africa
Johannesburg
10.2015 - Current
- Experience Investigations:
- Perform and manage the experience investigation process.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
- Quotes & Tenders:
- Perform Quotes ,Tenders and assist with Product Development
- Basis Setting:
- Perform estimation, construction and review of pricing bases for relevant business lines
- Other:
- Mentored junior colleagues, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
Financial Modeler
Bayport Management Limited
Johannesburg
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Develop a mathematical model to generate amortization schedules and allow for changes to these schedules at any point in time.
- Build a calculation engine using Matlab which generates the amortization run-downs.
- Assist the developers to incorporate the Matlab engine into the Java system which is to be rolled out to all Bayport operations.
Actuarial Analyst
Alexander Forbes
Johannesburg
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Assisted with the development, implementation and maintenance of the Alexander Forbes Life retail product and Alexander Forbes Top Up Initiative. This included assisting with the development of the product specifications, pricing, IT and Implementation.
- Evaluated adequacy and competitiveness of current pricing models for the Life insurance products.
Actuarial Analyst
Alexander Forbes
Johannesburg
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Analyze the risks of retirement fund schemes with regard to death and disability and then provide competitive rates for Group Life Assurance, Disability and Funeral cover
- Processing of new and existing business group life quotations.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders such as Servicing Consultants, Group risk Franchises, administration and management
- Analyzing the risk and the profitability of each scheme
- Monitoring the profitability of existing business
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Applied Mathematics
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Durban, South Africa 01.2007 - 12.2011
Secondary Education -
Dr A.D Lazarus Secondary School
Durban 01.2002 - 12.2006
Primary School -
Briardale Primary School
Durban 01.1995 - 12.2001
Skills
Microsoft Office
Advanced Excel
R Studio
Matlab
VBA
Data analysis
Project Management
Risk analysis
Analytical problem solving
Critical thinking
Interests
Squash
Golf
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Hannover Re South Africa
10.2015 - Current
Financial Modeler
Bayport Management Limited
01.2015 - 09.2015
Actuarial Analyst
Alexander Forbes
11.2013 - 12.2014
Actuarial Analyst
Alexander Forbes
02.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Applied Mathematics
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
01.2007 - 12.2011
Secondary Education -
Dr A.D Lazarus Secondary School
01.2002 - 12.2006
Primary School -
Briardale Primary School
01.1995 - 12.2001
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