Actuarial Technical Leader (Senior Associate) – Retirement & Health Benefits

Mercer; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Actuarial Technical Leader to join their Global Actuarial Services Delivery team. This hybrid role, based in Toronto or Montreal, emphasizes leadership in actuarial analysis and client projects, requiring strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in pension and post-retirement benefits, guiding analysts and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values professional development and offers comprehensive benefits, while collaborating with talented colleagues to tackle modern actuarial challenges.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pension and post-retirement benefits.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and client work; act as technical leader for projects.
• Perform actuarial valuations for retirement benefits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Actuarial Technical Leader (Senior Associate) – Retirement & Health Benefits

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We are seeking a talented Actuarial Technical Leader (Senior Associate) – Retirement & Health Benefits to join our Global Actuarial Services Delivery (GSD Canada) team at Mercer. This role will be based in Toronto or Montreal. It is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week in the office.

Our Wealth Consulting Business integrates Retirement and Investment consulting to develop holistic financial wellness solutions. The Health Consulting Business advises employers on medical, dental, life, and disability benefit plans. The GSD Canada team provides analytical services across Wealth and Health sectors, focusing on consistency, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead, delegate, and review analysis and client work; act as technical leader for projects.
2. Guide and mentor actuarial analysts and specialists.
3. Create project plans, monitor timelines and budgets.
4. Perform actuarial valuations for retirement and post-retirement benefits, including data validation, analysis of gains/losses, asset performance, and reporting.
5. Handle year-end accounting disclosures and expense projections under IFRS, CPA, and FAS standards.
6. Calculate benefits, review plan documents, produce employee benefit statements, and prepare government forms.
7. Participate in designing and pricing pension plans, including cash flow modeling and liability evaluation.
8. Conduct experience studies to refine assumptions used in valuations.
9. Develop strategies to manage pension plan volatility, including funding and risk transfer solutions.
10. Collaborate with professionals across offices to address modern actuarial issues in Canadian retirement benefits, including negotiations, risk transfer, and policy issues.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in pension and post-retirement benefits, preferably in consulting.
3. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
4. Project management experience.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Curiosity and eagerness to develop new skills.
7. Teamwork aptitude and flexibility.
8. Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and French.

Why Join Us:

• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Inclusive culture with talented colleagues.
• Comprehensive benefits and rewards for well-being.

Mercer, part of Marsh McLennan, is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people consulting, operating in 130 countries with over 90,000 colleagues. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid model with at least three days in the office per week.