Analyst, Actuarial analysis and statistics

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Flexible vacation

Pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Wellness expenses reimbursement

Telework equipment

Eligibility-based benefits

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking an actuarial and statistical analyst in Montreal to support profitability and risk analysis across products and services. You will develop models, establish reserves and provide data-driven recommendations for corporate actuarial initiatives.

The role requires at least two years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and fluency in French with strong English skills for collaboration with English-speaking partners and clients.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of French is required.
• Intermediate/advanced proficiency of English due to interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience; other combinations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with actuarial development, study, analysis and calculation initiatives.
• Conceptualize and update projection models, databases, systems and products; follow up as needed.
• Perform analysis; prepare reports and recommendations; provide advice and support for implementation.
• Help prepare action plans to address issues in accordance with rules and parameters.
• Develop and write methods and processes.

Skills

French language

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Required

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.

Required

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 You 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
• Knowledge of French is required
• Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

Action oriented, Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Differences, Innovation, Nimble learning, Work processes

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!

Job Family

Actuarial Services (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-10-21