Manager, Total Rewards and Actuarial

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team of problem solvers at an established industry player, where your expertise in pension actuarial science will drive impactful solutions for clients. In this role, you will manage pension consulting projects, support audits, and provide critical advice during acquisitions and mergers. With a commitment to professional growth, you will also benefit from a competitive actuarial student program that aids in your exam progression. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values integrity, excellence, and inclusivity, ensuring you can thrive and make a meaningful difference.

Benefits

Competitive actuarial student program

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive workplace

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a pension actuarial role, ideally in consulting.
• Strong technical skills in pension valuation systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support audits of financial statement pension disclosures.
• Manage pension consulting projects, including valuations and administration.

Skills

Pension Actuarial Skills

Mathematics

Finance

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Canadian Pension Regulations

Education

University degree in Mathematics, Finance, or Actuarial Science

ASA/ACIA designation

Tools

Excel

ProVal

Slope

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Are you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?

Our Total Rewards and Actuarial team in Toronto is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.

The Manager will provide support on a variety of engagements and help drive the growth of the Total Rewards team, with a focus on Pensions. This role will involve participation on engagement teams providing pension and other HR advice to a range of clients, related to:

• Acquisitions and divestitures
• Financial statement audits
• Accounting standards
• Actuarial valuations
• Risk management

What you will do

As part of our Actuarial practice, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Support audits of financial statement pension disclosures
• Help manage pension consulting projects, including valuations and pension administration
• Provide support on complex pension matters as part of acquisition, merger, and divestiture transactions in demanding situations
• Assist Senior Managers in developing market offerings

What you bring to the role

A successful candidate will possess a strong mixture of education, experience, skills and behaviors such as the following:

• University degree with a major in mathematics, finance or actuarial science, with ASA/ACIA designation and the intention of working towards Fellowship
• 5+ years’ experience in a pension actuarial role, ideally within a consulting environment
• Knowledge of Canadian pension regulations across a range of provinces
• Knowledge of IFRS, Canadian and US accounting standards
• Strong technical skills in Excel and pension valuation systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Highly motivated, committed self-starter who can prioritize work, multi-task and cope with changing priorities in an entrepreneurial environment
• Knowledge of ProVal or Slope
• Experience with other post-employment benefits
• Effective interpersonal skills and professional maturity; demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build relationships with a diverse group of clients and colleagues

At times, business needs arise and employees are asked and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

If you are looking for a challenging position in an exciting and dynamic environment, we offer you a unique team within KPMG, a highly engaging culture and a growing team of exceptional professionals.

Our competitive actuarial student program will assist you in progressing through your actuarial exams, and enable you to apply the knowledge you gain from your studies to current actuarial issues.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process.