Actuarial Services Consulting Associate - Summer 2027

RSM US LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Canada seeks an actuarial Associate to join a team delivering risk management and insurance solutions for financial institutions, not-for-profits, municipalities, retailers and other entities.

The role focuses on core actuarial functions, client consulting support, market research, and administration, with a hybrid work model and opportunities to develop technical analytics and client-service excellence.

Qualifications

• University degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics or similar.
• Actively working towards FSA/FCAS designation.
• Experience in actuarial consulting or at an insurance company is an asset.
• Strong English communication; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Core Actuarial Functions (70%): Review financial statements, value actuarial liabilities, draft letters and reports, data gathering and stochastic modeling, data analytics in SQL/Access/tools, governance tasks.
• Client Consulting Support (10%): Develop forecasts/business cases, prepare client letters/presentations, maintain client databases.
• Market Research & New Business Support (10%): Conduct market research, prepare benchmarking reports, assist meetings with potential clients.
• Administration (10%): Track billable hours and maintain documentation.

Skills

Actuarial analysis

English communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Actuarial degree

Tools

AXIS

SQL

Visual Basic

R

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Working with financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, retailers and other corporations of various sizes, the Actuarial Services consulting practice provides economic and financial value optimization for clients and their customers through the use of risk management and insurance techniques. The group provides strategic support to their clients, and consistently strives to find innovative solutions.

The Actuarial Services consulting practice is seeking an actuarial candidate to join a group of non-traditional consultants as Associate, to support client needs and the overall growth of the practice.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Core Actuarial Functions(70%)

• Reviewing financial/accounting statements
• Conducting statutory actuarial liability valuations
• Drafting valuation letters and reports
• Gathering and reconciling client data, update and run stochastic models
• Performing data analytics tasks in SQL, MS-Access and/or analytics tools
• Supporting non-traditional actuarial valuations
• Performing actuarial model governance and controls tasks/reviews

Client Consulting Support(10%)

• Developing forecasts and business cases
• Preparing client letters and presentations
• Maintaining and analyzing client databases

Market Research & New Business Support(10%)

• Performing market research and assisting with development of new business
• Developing industry and insurance product benchmarking reports
• Attending meetings with potential new clients, as needed

Administration(10%)

• Maintaining billable hours
• Maintaining appropriate documentation of work

The successful candidate will have the following:

• University degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics or similar
• Relevant work experience in actuarial consulting or at an insurance company an asset
• Actively working towards FSA/FCAS designation
• Previous work experience with, and strong knowledge of, AXIS, SQL, Visual Basic and/or R consideredan asset
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• French language skills, both verbal and written, considered an asset, but not mandatory for this position
• Proficient inMicrosoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Client-service driven and confident in his/her abilities and judgment
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and attain deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Solutions-oriented with keen attention to detail and analytical ability
• Self-motivated, accountable and able to work with minimal direction and/or supervision
• Able to work as an integral part of a team and share his/her unique strengths in a collaborativemanner to achieve common goals
• Keen to understand and learn non-traditional concepts and practices as well as the awareness and understanding of non-actuarial points of view

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $70,400 - $84,000