Actuary, Experience Studies and Special Projects

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About the role

  • Actuary leading insurance experience studies, modeling, and valuation insights at Securian Canada. Driving strategic projects and recommendations for financial reporting and capital management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead experience study production with a high degree of technical acuity and generate business insights
  • Lead investigation, problem solving, solutioning, and implementation of projects to enhance business functions
  • Present recommendations and results to the Appointed Actuary and Chief Actuary
  • Seek innovative solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insights into business performance
  • Manage issue log and approximation list reviews and resolutions
  • Work closely with analysts and the Valuation Director to manage and complete tasks within required timelines
  • Analyze historical experience, industry trends, and financial results to develop assumptions for valuation, capital management, and financial reporting
  • Develop analyses and insights using product design and policyholder characteristics
  • Lead strategic projects related to modeling accuracy, operational efficiency, and business analysis

Requirements

  • Associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (ACIA) or equivalent actuarial designation, with progression toward Fellowship (FCIA)
  • 4+ years of actuarial experience within the insurance industry, including valuation, financial reporting, modeling, or financial analysis
  • Strong GGY AXIS modeling expertise and experience solving complex modeling challenges
  • Experience leading or mentoring actuarial professionals
  • Experience with Life, Critical Illness, and Disability insurance products
  • Proven experience leading end-to-end actuarial experience studies, including data analysis, assumption development, and recommendations
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to translate technical findings into business insights
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to influence and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Proficiency with Excel, R, and databases
  • Self-motivated, accountable, and driven to continuously improve processes and challenge the status quo
  • FCIA or equivalent designation is nice to have
  • Knowledge of IFRS 17 and LICAT capital requirements is nice to have; US GAAP is an asset
  • Experience leading change initiatives and building support across cross-functional teams is nice to have
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines is nice to have

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support work-life balance
  • Generous starting paid vacation time, plus additional vacation days for every year of service
  • Paid volunteer day
  • Paid personal and wellness days
  • Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year with manager approval
  • Flexible health and wellness account
  • Comprehensive drug and dental coverage
  • Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program
  • Family-friendly maternity/parental leave
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment
  • Reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$85,000 - CA$115,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

HybridWaterlooCanada

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