Actuarial Manager, GCS Pricing

Aviva plc; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Health benefits

Employee discount on home and auto-ins

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking an Actuarial Pricing Manager for Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) Operations in downtown Toronto. You will own pricing strategy for GCS Property, Casualty, Auto, and EBI, collaborating with UK teams and senior partners to drive growth and profitability.

The role is a hands-on, independent contributor position requiring 7+ years of P&C, FCAS/ACAS, strong data skills (SAS, R, Python), and clear communication.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of P&C experience with at least 3 years of Commercial pricing.
• ACAS/FCAS designation.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics and/or related fields.
• Strong problem solving and data analytical skills (SAS, R, Python).
• Innovative and proven ability to drive through change.
• Skilled communicator; with proven track records to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the GCS pricing strategy, including multinational risk pricing.
• Build a world-class pricing infrastructure by applying pricing techniques and using the latest technologies for all GCS risks.
• Lead the development and implementation of pricing tools.
• Apply technical actuarial insights to inform timely and fit-for-purpose decision making for the evolving GCS book of business.
• Work closely and communicate across the business with various stakeholders to ensure the pricing vision is achieved.
• Be able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and engage with business partners to guide pricing proposal discussions.
• Present pricing insights to enable understanding of current and future GCS portfolios.
• Build strong collaboration with UK pricing, leveraging capabilities and tools where relevant.
• Focus on risk mitigation and building a risk-aware culture.
• Ensure adherence to the technical pricing standard and actuarial best practices.
• Advocate for risk management to business partners and maintain strong documentation of processes, decisions, and methodologies.

Skills

P&C pricing

ACAS/FCAS

Mathematics/Actuarial Science

Data analysis (SAS/R/Python)

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mathematics/Actuarial Science/Statistics

Tools

Pricing tools

Job description

Experience Aviva Together, we are Aviva. Our values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence - guide how we show up for each other and for our customers. Individually, they’re words. Together, they define who we are. At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The Opportunity

Our Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) is a general insurance (GI) business that provides insurance solutions for large corporate and specialty products for commercial entities. The core product lines include Property, Casualty, Auto, Surety, and Equipment Breakdown (EBI). This position is for an Actuarial Pricing Manager focused on our GCS Operations located in downtown Toronto. The role functions as an independent contributor that specializes in serving the pricing needs of GCS. You will join a team that provides support for the current portfolio of corporate risks and programs. You will help set the pricing agenda for GCS P&C products (including EBI) alongside leadership teams. This will support the business’s growth and profit goals. You will also ensure your stakeholders receive timely, accurate, and relevant information to improve business insight and decision making.

What you’ll do

• Develop, implement, and maintain the GCS technical pricing strategy, including multinational risk pricing.
• Build a world-class pricing infrastructure by applying pricing techniques and using the latest technologies for all GCS risks.
• Lead the development and implementation of pricing tools.
• Apply technical actuarial insights to inform timely and fit-for-purpose decision making for the evolving GCS book of business.
• Work closely and communicate across the business with various stakeholders to ensure the pricing vision is achieved.
• Be able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and engage with business partners to guide pricing proposal discussions.
• Present pricing insights to enable understanding of current and future GCS portfolios.
• Build strong collaboration with UK pricing, leveraging capabilities and tools where relevant.
• Focus on risk mitigation and building a risk-aware culture.
• Ensure adherence to the technical pricing standard and actuarial best practices.
• Advocate for risk management to business partners and maintain strong documentation of processes, decisions, and methodologies.

What you’ll bring

• 7+ years of P&C experience with at least 3 years of Commercial pricing experience.
• ACAS/FCAS designation.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics and/or related fields.
• Strong problem solving and excellent data analytical skills (SAS, R, Python, etc.).
• Innovative and proven ability to drive through change.
• Skilled communicator; with proven track records to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audience.

What makes you stand out

• Experience in working with catastrophe models.
• Prior exposure in the corporate and specialty risk classes.

What you’ll get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $115,000 to $145,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Outstanding career development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
• Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable).

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment.

We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.