As a kid growing up in China, I had always wanted to become a scientist, and if you had told me that I would one day become an actuary, I would have been completely confused.
By Sheng Tseng, FCIA My early career path The first phase of my actuarial career should be relatable to most actuaries. I graduated with an actuarial science degree and passed some SOA exams, then joined a large insurance company in their actuarial rotation program. A few years later I moved to an international actuarial consultancy where I was involved with a number of traditional and non...
I had a foundation in numbers and a curiosity about the intricacies of risk, but little did I anticipate that this unique blend would chart a career path in the dynamic world of banking.
Rolly Molisho, ACIA and a Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa, joins us on Seeing Beyond Risk to provide insight into the actuarial profession in South Africa and discuss the considerations that are used in credit risk modelling.
With traditional banking models under increasing threat the demand for actuarial expertise is growing. Many actuaries have the analytical know-how to be successful in banking - what often lacks is the support and public awareness to get there.
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