Actuary, Experience Studies & Strategic Initiatives

Securian Canada; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid vacation time

Volunteer day

Wellness days

Educational assistance up to $3,500

RRSP matching up to 14%

Maternity/parental leave

Job summary

Securian Canada is seeking an Actuary to lead experience studies and drive strategic projects within the Valuation team in Waterloo, ON. You will transform historical data into robust assumptions for valuation, capital management and financial reporting.

The role requires ACIA/FCIA progression, strong AXIS modeling skills, and experience with Life, Critical Illness and Disability products. You will mentor colleagues and influence senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ACIA or equivalent designation with progression toward FCIA.
• 4+ years actuarial experience in insurance including valuation, financial reporting, modeling or analysis.
• Strong AXIS modeling expertise and complex modeling problem solving.
• Experience leading or mentoring actuarial professionals.
• Experience with Life, Critical Illness and Disability insurance products.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end actuarial experience studies including data analysis, assumption development and recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making with ability to translate findings to business insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management including influencing both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Excel, R and databases.
• Self-motivated and driven to improve processes and challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Lead experience study production with high technical acuity and business insights.
• Lead investigations, problem solving, solutioning and implementation of projects to enhance the function of the business.
• Present recommendations and results to Appointed Actuary and Chief Actuary.
• Seek innovative solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy and insights into performance.
• Manage issue log and approximation list reviews and resolutions.
• Collaborate with analysts and valuation Director to meet timelines.

Skills

Actuarial experience

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

ACIA/FCIA progression

Tools

Excel

R

Databases

Job description

Securian Canada is seeking an Actuary to lead experience studies and drive strategic projects within the Valuation team in Waterloo, ON. You will transform historical data into robust assumptions for valuation, capital management and financial reporting.

The role requires ACIA/FCIA progression, strong AXIS modeling skills, and experience with Life, Critical Illness and Disability products. You will mentor colleagues and influence senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.