AVP, IFRS Valuation

Sagicor Life Insurance Company USA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagicor Life Insurance Company USA is seeking an accomplished actuarial leader to join our team as Assistant Vice President, IFRS Valuation. This high-visibility role focuses on IFRS 17 valuation, financial analysis, capital reporting, and actuarial model governance in a US-facing environment.

You will lead the quarterly IFRS 17 valuation process, communicate key drivers to senior management, and guide methodology, controls, and governance for IFRS 17 and Risk Integrity.

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) with at least six years of post-fellowship experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 17 and demonstrated experience supporting actuarial valuation and financial reporting.
• Experience with AXIS and Risk Integrity, including model governance, validation, and enhancement.
• Proven leadership experience managing people, projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex actuarial concepts into clear business insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly IFRS 17 valuation process, ensuring results are accurate, timely, and supported by strong controls.
• Analyze financial results and clearly communicate key drivers, trends, and business impacts to senior management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for IFRS 17 and Risk Integrity, providing guidance on methodology, reporting, controls, and governance.
• Review experience studies, assess emerging trends, and recommend assumption updates as appropriate.
• Produce and analyze quarterly LICAT calculations and provide insights on capital trends and implications.
• Oversee the maintenance, validation, and enhancement of AXIS actuarial models.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

FSA (Society of Actuaries)

FCIA (preferred)

Tools

AXIS

Risk Integrity

Job description

Sagicor is seeking an accomplished actuarial leader to join our team as Assistant Vice President, IFRS Valuation. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence financial reporting, strengthen actuarial processes, and provide senior leaders with insights that support critical business decisions. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading actuarial reporting for Sagicor US, with a primary focus on IFRS 17 valuation, financial analysis, capital reporting, and actuarial model governance. This position combines technical expertise, strategic thinking, and people leadership in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. This is a new position.

What You'll Do

• Lead the quarterly IFRS 17 valuation process, ensuring results are accurate, timely, and supported by strong controls.
• Analyze financial results and clearly communicate key drivers, trends, and business impacts to senior management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for IFRS 17 and Risk Integrity, providing guidance on methodology, reporting, controls, and governance.
• Review experience studies, assess emerging trends, and recommend assumption updates as appropriate.

Capital & Modeling

• Produce and analyze quarterly LICAT calculations and provide insights on capital trends and implications.
• Oversee the maintenance, validation, and enhancement of AXIS actuarial models.
• Ensure actuarial models and processes remain robust, efficient, and aligned with regulatory and business requirements.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Partner across the organization to identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance controls, and streamline reporting.
• Leverage approved technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, strengthen documentation, and support informed decision-making.
• Lead or contribute to strategic actuarial and corporate initiatives.

Leadership

• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing actuarial team.
• Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to support employee growth.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships with business partners and senior leaders.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) with at least six years of post-fellowship experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 17 and demonstrated experience supporting actuarial valuation and financial reporting.
• Experience with AXIS and Risk Integrity, including model governance, validation, and enhancement.
• Proven leadership experience managing people, projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex actuarial concepts into clear business insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA).
• Experience operating in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements and organizational change.

Why Join Sagicor?

At Sagicor, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment where actuarial expertise helps shape strategic decisions. You'll work closely with senior leadership, influence key financial and capital outcomes, and help advance actuarial capabilities across the organization while developing a high-performing team.

** Sagicor does not utilize AI in our recruitment process to screen, select, or assess applicants