Actuarial Analyst

Aeternus; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeternus is seeking an Actuarial Analyst, Valuation & Modelling to support financial and actuarial modelling, analysis, reporting, and solution design in Saskatoon. The role involves building models, projecting scenarios, and advising clients with clear communications across technical and non-technical audiences.

The ideal candidate will pursue actuarial credentials, demonstrate strong problem-solving, and have advanced Excel skills to develop robust modelling tools and reports, contributing to

Qualifications

• Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline.
• SOA/CIA credentials progress is an asset.
• Experience developing financial, actuarial, or analytical models.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, update, and validate financial and actuarial models.
• Develop projections and scenario analyses for planning strategies.
• Analyze policy performance and long-term financial outcomes.
• Investigate model discrepancies and validate assumptions.
• Support the development of new modelling tools and methodologies.
• Evaluate life insurance strategies and planning solutions.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Prepare analysis summaries and documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

SOA/CIA progress

Modeling experience

Education

Actuarial/Math/Stats degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibility: The Actuarial Analyst, Valuation & Modelling supports the Solutions team through financial and actuarial modelling, analysis, reporting, and solution design. Ideally in Saskatoon, but open to exploring candidates in other centers, working closely with internal stakeholders, the Analyst develops and maintains models, evaluates life insurance strategies, investigates analytical issues, and supports the preparation of client recommendations.

This role is ideally suited to an individual pursuing a career in actuarial science who enjoys problem solving, quantitative analysis, and applying actuarial concepts to real-world client situations.

Job Responsibilities:

Actuarial and Financial Modelling

• Build, maintain, update, and validate financial and actuarial models.
• Develop projections and scenario analyses for insurance-based planning strategies.
• Analyze policy performance and long-term financial outcomes.
• Investigate model discrepancies and validate assumptions.
• Support the development of new modelling tools and methodologies.

Analysis and Solution Design

• Evaluate life insurance strategies and alternative planning solutions.
• Assess assumptions, risks, and projected outcomes.
• Analyze trends and identify unusual or unexpected results.
• Apply actuarial and quantitative thinking to support client recommendations.

Client and Stakeholder Support

• Work closely with Partners, consultants, Account Managers, and Account Service Representatives.
• Support the preparation of client-facing analyses and reports.
• Communicate findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Gather information required to complete analyses and modelling projects.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare analysis summaries and supporting documentation.
• Maintain model documentation and assumptions.
• Support recurring review and reporting activities.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

Qualifications/Education:

• Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline.
• Progress toward SOA/CIA actuarial credentials is considered an asset.
• Experience developing financial, actuarial, or analytical models.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities.