Actuarial Manager, Reserving

Aviva Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking an experienced Actuarial Manager in Markham, Canada. The successful candidate will lead quarterly reserve reviews, improve processes, and build relationships with stakeholders. With a focus on financial insights and the use of advanced models, this role offers a competitive rewards package, including a hybrid work model and 4 weeks of starting vacation.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

4 weeks vacation

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of P&C actuarial experience or 10+ years with equivalent expertise.
• Reserving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly reserve reviews.
• Communicate financial insights to stakeholders.
• Contribute to projects improving reserving processes and reporting tools.
• Analyze the adequacy of claim reserves.
• Build relationships with partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with machine learning

Education

FCAS / FCIA designation

Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VBA

SAS

SQL

Python

Job description

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Aviva Canada is seeking a passionate individual to join the Reserving team as an Actuarial Manager (Individual Contributor). The successful candidate will be responsible for leading quarterly reserve reviews, communicating financial insights to stakeholders, and contributing to projects focused on improving reserving processes and reporting tools.

What You'll Do

• Analyze the adequacy of claim reserves using standard techniques and advanced models, including machine learning.
• Support the Quarterly Reserve Committee and year-end valuation reporting.
• Maintain monitoring reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide insights into financial performance from a reserving perspective.
• Build relationships with partners and collaborate with business units on reserve impacts.
• Develop process enhancements to improve efficiency.

What You'll Bring

• FCAS / FCIA designation with 5+ years of P&C actuarial experience or 10+ years with equivalent expertise.
• Reserving experience is preferred.
• Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and VBA; experience with SAS, SQL, and Python is a plus.

What You'll Get

• Competitive rewards package, including base salary, bonus, retirement plans, health benefits, and more.
• Starting vacation of 4 weeks.
• Opportunities for career development and professional education.
• Hybrid work model.

This is a full-time, mid-senior level position in the insurance industry. We support accommodations for employees with disabilities. Please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner if needed.