Actuarial Audit Manager

PartnerRe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global reinsurer in Toronto is seeking an experienced Actuarial Audit Manager to enhance controls and processes. You will conduct audits, oversee teams, and provide recommendations in the actuarial domain. Ideal candidates have over 10 years in audit, strong communication skills, and are qualified actuaries. This role offers a hybrid working environment and promotes diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of audit-related experience in insurance or reinsurance.
• Fluency in French is a plus.
• Qualified actuary from a recognized body.

Responsibilities

• Lead & oversee full scope audits and manage stakeholders.
• Conduct risk-based audits and document results.
• Provide assurance over key areas of change.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Data analytics

Analytical skills

Education

University degree in actuarial science, finance or related field

Job description

Overview

PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

Our mission is to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. We live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care.

Core to The PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success.

We are always looking for bright, proactive individuals to join our team. Please follow our Careers page for updates on new positions. We look forward to receiving your application. PartnerRe is an equal opportunities employer. Please join our company LinkedIn Page for updates on new positions that are coming live.

About this job

As an Actuarial Audit Manager, you will be a key member of our international audit leadership team, responsible for evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of controls, policies, and procedures. You will conduct impactful audits, identify risks, and provide insightful recommendations, with a focus on actuarial audits. You will be a trusted partner to management for strengthening internal controls and improving business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Member of the Audit Leadership Team
• Focus on actuarial audits
• Stakeholder management of key actuarial contacts
• Lead & oversee full scope audits, pre-implementation audits, ICFR annual execution
• Conduct risk-based audits, document and report audit results in accordance with professional standards for internal auditing
• Assess processes and internal controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively to mitigate financial, operational, regulatory and compliance risks
• Plan and execute testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (SOX)
• Provide assurance over key areas of change prior to implementation
• Participate in integrated audits with business auditors
• Follow up of audit recommendations to ensure appropriate corrective action has been taken to resolve identified control deficiencies
• Lead in the annual audit planning for the actuarial topics
• Coaching auditors when working on audits
• Lead Ad-Hoc projects

Qualifications

Technical Competencies

• Qualified Actuary – Life or Non-Life
• Business acumen in reinsurance or insurance
• Project management, including managing the project team to deliver quality work products in a timely manner
• Governance, risk, and compliance
• Superior knowledge of audit principles
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Fluency in French is a plus

Behavioural Competencies

• Executive presence. Able to perform stakeholder management
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver difficult messages and to manage conflict
• Proactive
• Able to effectively work as part of an international team
• Able to adapt to change and multi-task
• Curious mindset with strong analytical skills and critical thinking abilities
• Strong written / oral communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Driven to add value
• Contribute to culture of continuous improvement
• Impactful, Insightful, Trusted Partner

Work Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of audit-related experience, in insurance or reinsurance
• Experience with data analytics in audit work

Education

• University degree in actuarial science, finance or related field

Professional Qualifications or Designations

• Qualified actuary from CIA, SOA, IFoA, or other recognized body or a Career Associate Actuary
• Certified Internal Auditor is preferred

Additional Information

LI-Hybrid

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

Thank you,

PartnerRe Hiring Team