Director, Actuarial

Intact Financial Corporation; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for Actuarial Personal Lines and Commercial Lines. This pivotal role involves managing actuarial teams, ensuring sustainable quality in insurance portfolios, and driving strategic alignment across departments. With a focus on leadership, you will attract and develop talent while navigating challenges and fostering teamwork. The company offers a hybrid work model, extensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flex pension and benefits package

Extra days off

Annual wellness account

Access to virtual healthcare

Dynamic workplace learning ecosystem

Inclusive employee-led networks

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• Solid actuarial experience including at least four years in management.
• Ability to work under pressure at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage your team’s operations by organizing, planning, and monitoring resources.
• Represent the Actuarial function on company task forces and committees.

Skills

Actuarial Science

Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Decision Making

Education

University Degree in Actuarial Science

Equivalent Education and Experience

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are – here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

We're looking for two (2) Director, Actuarial Personal Lines, and one (1) Director, Actuarial Commercial Lines.

Our Actuarial team is expected to position and monitor insurance portfolios to ensure sustainable quality of the book of business and achieve CR outperformance. You will deliver product, project, and solutions while respecting quality and timelines and proactively manage priorities, inefficiencies, delays, scope changes, and other challenges with stakeholders, team members, and executives.

You will communicate the vision and priorities efficiently to the teams and influence stakeholders to gather necessary support and achieve strategic alignment. A key part of this supervisory role is to attract, develop, engage, and retain key talents within the team and the company by setting clear objectives, managing priorities, and providing technical guidance and leadership. It is expected that you will proactively identify and manage issues with managers and team members and be present and visible to the team while demonstrating our leadership success factors.

What you'll do here :

• Manage your team’s operations by organizing, planning, and monitoring the optimal use of human resources in accordance with the company’s strategic objectives and budget.
• Represent the Actuarial function on company task forces and committees and act as a point of contact for other business units.
• Represent the Actuarial team in discussions with distribution teams and other actuarial teams regarding national initiatives.
• Manage national projects respecting scope, resources, and timelines.
• Manage performance reviews, training, coaching, and career development of your team members to attain the company’s strategic objectives.
• Foster teamwork and lead training and development for team members.
• Manage and provide technical guidance to your staff responsible for conducting actuarial studies and activities (reserves, financial projections, regulatory reporting, etc.).

What you bring to the table :

• Solid actuarial experience including at least four years in management.
• University Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or equivalent education and experience.
• Professional experience in P&C insurance.
• FICA and FCAS designation preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make strategic decisions independently and collaboratively.
• Leading by vision and values.
• Outstanding skills in negotiating, driving engagement, and developing strategic working relationships.
• Ability to facilitate change through risk-taking.

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team :

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry-leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change, and connecting with colleagues
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships, and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.