Actuarial Advisor, Product, Development & Pricing

Desjardins Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Desjardins Group is seeking a Senior Actuarial Advisor to join their Auto Ratemaking team in Toronto. The role involves developing pricing strategies, conducting actuarial analyses, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates should have a strong background in actuarial science, with a minimum of four years of experience and completed actuarial exams. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible vacation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Completion of four actuarial exams.
• Intermediate knowledge of the P&C insurance market.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing optimal pricing strategies based on claim cost models.
• Lead implementation of pricing techniques in a regulatory environment.
• Perform actuarial analyses and communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Action oriented

Business insight

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Savvy

Nimble learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, Mathematics or Statistics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAS

VBA

R

Job description

Do you have good analytical skills? Is there no limit to your curiosity when it comes to innovation? Come innovate and change the world of insurance with us! A world in constant change. Be part of the journey! The Auto Ratemaking team is looking for a candidate to join it as an Senior Actuarial Advisor. Are you interested in working on various projects in collaboration with Marketing, Claims, Underwriting, Sales and Business Development in a motivating environment where we focus on developing our people? Then you may be the one we are looking for! More specifically, you will be required to:

• Contribute to developing an optimal pricing strategy based on claim cost models, behavioural models and competitive intelligence

• Lead and support the implementation of cutting-edge pricing techniques in an evolving and uncertain regulatory environment in a way that minimizes the adverse impact on Desjardins’ members and clients, and spurs profitable growth

• Understand, help to build and improve the pricing algorithms for our property or auto products using modern modeling techniques (GLM, GBM, etc.)

• Carry out actuarial analyses by analyzing data (indications, filings, competitive analysis), make appropriate assumptions, communicate results to the stakeholders (management, stakeholders, other teams) and make recommendations in a fast-paced environment

• Produce and analyze reports that monitor the evolving trends in the book of business and recommend rating and underwriting actions based on observations

• Perform ad-hoc quick or deep-dive analyses using the latest machine learning techniques (decision trees, clustering etc.)

• Ensure the continuous evolvement of RSP cession strategy

• Lead and complete submission of regulatory rate filings

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, Mathematics or Statistics

• A minimum of four years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Completion of four actuarial exams

• Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec

• Advancedproficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

• Intermediate knowledge of the P&C insurance market

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAS, VBA, R

Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Actuarial Services (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-06-12