Faranani Masithulela

Dedicated Actuarial Science student at the University of Cape Town with a strong academic record and a keen interest in the financial services and investment industry. Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, complemented by leadership experience as an Actuarial Science House Committee member leading the Academic and Mentoring portfolio. Experienced in mentorship, public speaking, and team leadership, with a proven commitment to academic and professional excellence.

Vacation Work (Front Office) at Kion Consulting (2026-01 – Present)

• Gained practical exposure to time value of money and its real-world financial applications.
• Developed foundational knowledge of Murex and its role in pricing, risk, and trade management.
• Built understanding of financial markets, instruments, and market operations.
• Strengthened technical skills in Excel and VBA for financial modelling and automation

Job Shadowing (Actuarial) at Liberty Group Limited (2024-06 – 2024-06)

• Attended presentations by experienced actuaries on various topics.
• Engaged in interactive Q&A sessions to ask questions and gain deeper insights.
• Networked with actuarial professionals and fellow scholars.

Job Shadowing (Legal) at Norton Rose Fulbright (2023-09 – 2023-09)

• Learnt about the different departments of a law firm and the industries that they work in.
• Attended team meetings to see how legal departments work together on different issues.

Bachelor of Business Science in Actuarial Science – University of Cape Town (2025)

National Senior Certificate – Pinnacle College Copperleaf (2020 – 2024)