Consulting Director, Actuarial

CNA Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Canada in Toronto seeks an experienced Actuary to lead, plan and implement large- scope actuarial deliverables across pricing modernization and portfolio analytics. The incumbent will manage pricing and underwriting support for the Canadian Branch and collaborate with Underwriting Partners and the Global Actuarial Team.

Ideal candidate has ten years of related experience, FCAS, and senior leadership capabilities to drive performance, controls and strategic decisions in a Canadian context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
• Typically a minimum of ten years of related work experience.
• Typically has attained Fellowship accreditation (FCAS).

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and application of portfolio analytics to identify profitability trends, rate adequacy issues, growth opportunities, and underwriting actions across Canadian business segments.
• Provides actuarial guidance and business insights related to profitability to business partners.
• Oversees and/or executes highly technical actuarial analyses including pricing, segmentation, rate monitoring, and portfolio performance reporting.

Skills

Actuarial principles

Portfolio diagnostics

Profitability analysis

Leadership & coaching

Analytical thinking

AI-enabled tools (Copilot) usage

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline

FCAS (Fellowship accreditation)

Tools

Copilot or similar

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. An experienced Actuary who directly manages, plans, and implements large complex actuarial deliverables such as pricing modernization, portfolio performance management and underwriting support. The incumbent will be accountable for working to establish a pricing and portfolio analytics strategy for the Canadian Branch. The incumbent will work closely with our Underwriting Partners and Global Actuarial Team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines Leads the development and application of portfolio analytics to identify profitability trends, rate adequacy issues, growth opportunities, and underwriting actions across Canadian business segments. Provides business partners and functional subject matter expertise, actuarial guidance and business insights related to profitability. Acts as account manager on key broker/client engagements. Builds strong relationships with team members, peers, business partners and leaders across multiple functions to ensure optimal implementation of business strategies aligned with actuarial insights and analytics. Collaborates with and influences senior leadership in the development and implementation of pricing, portfolio management and underwriting strategy for the Canadian Branch. Drives innovation in products through thought leadership. Participates with senior leadership in the development and implementation of actuarial policies, business strategies and goals, regularly evaluating performance against goals, and holding self and team accountable for achieving desired results. Oversees and/or executes on the production of highly technical actuarial analyses including pricing, segmentation, rate monitoring, and portfolio performance reporting, to support senior management and underwriting decisions. Stays up to date in actuarial expertise, provincial/federal regulations and industry trends and development to lead decisions related to line of business. Ensures team is maintaining clear documentation of methods.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Senior level knowledge of actuarial principles, practices and procedures and industry issues as they relate to the organization. Strong capability in portfolio diagnostics, profitability analysis, rate monitoring, and translating actuarial insights into business actions. Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an actuarial group. Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long‑term view of business goals and objectives. Experience influencing business partners at various levels. Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long‑term view of business goals and objectives. Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills with the ability to effectively resolve complex situations and issues. Proven ability to exercise professional judgment, manages available resources and assumes responsibility for decisions which have impact. Ability to creatively and effectively manage through ambiguous and challenging problems, takes appropriate levels of risk and leads through change. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other enterprise business tools, including responsible use of AI‑enabled technologies (such as Copilot or similar) to enhance efficiency, analysis and workflow in accordance with company policies.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent. Typically a minimum of ten years of related work experience. Typically has attained Fellowship accreditation (FCAS).

Our Total Rewards philosophy reflects our commitment to building a high‑performing, inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive. We value the unique strengths and perspectives each individual brings to our business, our clients, and our communities. The base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $156,000, complemented by a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing goals. Base salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy.

At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job‑related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

At CNA, we are focused on success, individually and collectively. We pride ourselves on promoting a culture that challenges and engages people. We strive to connect people, departments and business areas, to function as a team, and to serve our customers and communities with professionalism and respect. Our dedication to employee engagement, continuous learning and the open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our business. These ideals, combined with our focus on the customer, enable us to explore new market opportunities and build on our success. Our values, culture and financial strength are what differentiates us from other employers and make CNA the place you want to work. At CNA, we are committed to advancing a culture of inclusion – one that attracts talent from all walks of life, fosters respect and collaboration, and enables all of our colleagues to do their best work. At CNA, we have a long standing commitment to the diverse communities in which we live and work. We actively make a difference for the greater good through partnerships, sustainability, initiatives, and working together for a better tomorrow. Corporate Social Responsibility is not one person, or one department, it's the entire enterprise coming together to make the world a better place.