Analyst, Actuarial analysis and statistics

Desjardins Group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness"

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins Group in Montreal, QC, seeks an actuarial and statistical analyst who will help ensure profitability and balanced risk-return ratios for products and services. You will establish reserves and produce models that inform decision-making for corporate actuarial initiatives.

The role involves analyzing issues, developing methods and processes, and delivering reports and recommendations. French language proficiency is required, and FCAS/FCIA progress is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Having successfully passed one or more actuarial examinations toward obtaining the FCAS or FCIA designations
• Knowledge of French is required

Responsibilities

• Assist with your unit's actuarial development, study, analysis and calculation initiatives.
• Conceptualize and update tools, projection models, databases, systems and products, following up as needed
• Perform analysis
• Prepare reports and recommendations
• Provide advice and support for recommendation implementation
• Help prepare and propose action plans to address issues in accordance with rules and parameters
• Develop and write methods and processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

As an actuarial and statistical analyst, you help ensure profitability and balanced risk-return ratios for products and services. You also establish reserves and produce statistical models that inform decision-making and analysis of problems and business opportunities for corporate actuarial initiatives.

You analyze and diagnose issues. You provide opinions in accordance with the rules of your discipline and help develop recommendations and implementation plans. You develop tools, methods and processes. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business. You manage complexity. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields. You provide discipline-specific support to your unit, clients and partners.

More specifically, you will be required to:

• Assist with your unit's actuarial development, study, analysis and calculation initiatives
• Conceptualize and update tools, projection models, databases, systems and products, following up as needed
• Perform analysis
• Prepare reports and recommendations
• Provide advice and support for recommendation implementation
• Help prepare and propose action plans to address issues in accordance with rules and parameters
• Develop and write methods and processes

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria

What we bring to the table

Bachelor's degree in a related field

A minimum of two years of relevant experience

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

Having successfully passed one or more actuarial examinations toward obtaining the FCAS or FCIA designations

Knowledge of French is required

Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Nimble learning Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family Actuarial Services (FG)

Unposting Date 2026-09-23

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.