Actuarial Analyst

Berkshire Hathaway Group Reinsurance Division; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Group, Reinsurance Division is seeking an Actuarial Analyst, Annuities to lead quarterly valuations and reporting for fixed, structured, and variable annuities under US GAAP LDTI and NAIC bases. The role emphasizes robust analytics, model validation, and data-driven insights to support pricing, reserves and regulatory filings.

Ideal candidate has 2–5 years in life (re)insurance or consulting, strong Excel/AXIS skills, and familiarity with VBA/SQL.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in life (re)insurance or consulting.
• Experience with AXIS is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with VBA and SQL is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of quarterly actuarial valuation and reporting under US GAAP (LDTI) and US Statutory (NAIC) bases.
• Produce financial results, disclosures and supporting documentation.
• Generate stochastic scenarios using an Economic Scenario Generator.

Skills

Actuarial analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Moody's AXIS

Excel

VBA

SQL

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Group, Reinsurance Division is a leading provider of life retrocession to Reinsurers from the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe. We are a unique organization, financially strong and diversified, with an appetite for large risks and a long investment horizon. We specialize in individual life, annuity, longevity and critical illness reinsurance. At BHG Re, we strive to foster an inclusive and accessible environment in which diversity, experience and enthusiasm are valued equally.

Actuarial Analyst, Annuities is responsible for the valuation, analysis, and reporting of annuity business, including fixed annuity, structured settlement, and variable annuity reinsurance business. This role supports quarterly and year-end actuarial production processes under US GAAP LDTI and US Statutory reporting bases, including financial reporting, regulatory testing, experience analysis, audit support, and model/process improvement initiatives.

This position requires a strong technical foundation in actuarial science, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail, and proficiency in actuarial modeling and data analysis tools, including AXIS, Excel, VBA, and SQL.

This position reports to the Divisional AVP, Annuities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of quarterly actuarial valuation and reporting processes under US GAAP (LDTI) and US Statutory (NAIC) bases, including:
  • Updating and validating actuarial assumptions and model inputs
  • Producing financial results, disclosures and supporting control documentation
  • Generating stochastics scenarios using third-party Economic Scenario Generator
• Perform annual regulatory reporting activities, including:
  • Asset Adequacy Testing (AAT) and Risk-Based Capital (RBC) analysis
  • Regulatory exhibits and statutory filings
  • Preparation and filing of the Principle Based Reserving (PBR) Actuarial Report
• Support for internal and external audit requests
• Perform experience studies, sensitivity testing, and analysis to support assumption setting and business insights
• Support pricing initiatives and in-force management activities
• Identify opportunities for model refinements and process improvements where appropriate
• Perform other duties and ad hoc analyses as assigned by the Manager

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience at a life (re)insurance or consulting
• Proficiency and working experience with Moody's AXIS is an asset
• Strong working knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel)
• Knowledge of other programming languages and BI tools is an asset (e.g. SQL, Power BI, Python)
• Detail oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with stochastic modeling and Bloomberg Terminal is an asset
• Experience with asset-liability modeling is an asset

Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000

Work Location : Hybrid ( 3 days in-office)

In accordance with the Accessibility For Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), Berkshire Hathaway Group, Reinsurance Division is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please let us know by contacting [e-mail] and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.