Actuarial Student

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness centre

On-site cafeteria

Active social committee

Job summary

Canada Life, Winnipeg-based, is seeking Actuarial Students for a 4- or 8-month placement in Winnipeg. The role is hybrid; you will work in person 3 days per week at our head office.

You will join a respected actuarial team and gain experience in Valuation & Financial Management, Asset & Liability Management, Corporate Actuarial, Internal Audit or Risk & Controls, and Marketing & Customer Insights, while studying for actuarial exams.

Qualifications

• Working towards a University degree, preferably with a major in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or Statistics.
• Strong achievements in academic studies. Please include a copy of your most-recent transcript with your application.
• Demonstrated commitment to the actuarial field through successful completion of professional actuarial exams, an actuarial education, or similar.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Well organized, delivering accurate work with an attention to detail, in a timely manner.
• Team player who is also comfortable working independently.
• Excel, Word, VBA, MSAccess and Moody’s AXIS experience is an asset.
• Knowledge or interest in insurance/reinsurance, market risk, and investments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in valuation and financial management activities.
• Support asset and liability management tasks.
• Contribute to corporate actuarial initiatives.
• Assist internal audit or risk & controls areas.
• Support marketing and customer insights initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Excel

Word

VBA

MS Access

Moody’s AXIS

Education

Actuarial Science/Mathematics/Finance/Statistics degree

Tools

Excel

Word

VBA

MS Access

Moody’s AXIS

Job description

Thisisa student position that is 4 or 8 months in duration.You must be a student registered in a Canadian College or University. This position is for students returning to school after their work term or requiring a placement as requirements for graduation. Applicantsare required tosubmitboth their resume and their most recent unofficial transcript as part of the application process.

Canada Life, one of Canada’s leading life insurance and financial services companies, is seeking Actuarial Students with strong achievements in their academic studies and professional actuarial exams. This is a hybrid rolelocatedat our Winnipeg head office - the successful applicant willbe requiredto work in person 3 days per week.

As an Actuarial Student you are a key member of a highly respected, professional, actuarial team and will have an opportunity to work in areas such as:

Valuation and Financial Management

Asset and Liability Management

Corporate Actuarial

Internal Audit or Risk & Controls

Marketing and Customer Insights

The Actuarial program offers you:

A friendly, supportive work environment, one that rewards initiative and commitment.

Personal growth and development through a structured mentor program.

Opportunity to gain business acumen and develop interpersonal and presentation skills.

Education and business support while working towards becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

Competitive compensation, paid exam fees, paid study days to write exams, challenging work experience, and an ongoing performance review process.

Canada Life employees also enjoy an on-site fitness centre, an on-sitecafeteriaand an active social committee. Our Actuarial Studentsparticipatein a variety of team building activities and professional development activities that help to strengthen skills and contribute to building strong relationships among our Actuarial staff.

Qualifications

Working towards a University degree, preferably with a major in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or Statistics. This post is for students returning to school after their work term.

Strong achievements in academic studies. Please include a copy of your most-recent transcript with your application.

Demonstrated commitment to the actuarial field through successful completion of professional actuarial exams, an actuarial education, or similar.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Well organized, deliveringaccuratework with an attention to detail,in a timely manner.

Team player who is also comfortable working independently.

Excel, Word, VBA, MSAccessand Moody’s AXIS experience is an asset.

Knowledge or interest in insurance/reinsurance, market risk, and investments is an asset.

The base salary for this position is between $46,440 - $80,280 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

For our student opportunities, the base salary will be dependent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’reunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’relooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers,communitiesand each other.Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits,plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity: We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Location

Winnipeg, MB, CA