Partner, Actuarial Consulting (Atlantic Canada)

TELUS; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Halifax is seeking a Partner in Actuarial Consulting. This role involves building client relationships, driving business development, and leading a team. Candidates should have 15+ years in pension consulting, relevant actuarial designation, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on improving financial wellbeing.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Accommodation for disabilities

Emphasis on continuous learning

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in pension plan consulting.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Drive growth by identifying new business opportunities.
• Design and manage retirement plans.

Skills

Client relationship management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Understanding of actuarial principles

Education

Professional actuarial designation (FCIA, ASA or FSA)

Job description

Overview

Partner, Actuarial Consulting (Atlantic Canada)

Join TELUS Health Retirement Consulting practice, a team with over 60 years of experience in pension & savings, actuarial, compensation and overall financial well-being consulting and outsourcing. We are a diverse organization with capabilities for our clients and their people.

Join our team and what we’ll accomplish together

TELUS Health Retirement Consulting helps improve financial wellbeing and organizational resilience for employers, fiduciaries and plan participants. We are one of the largest pension plan administrators in Canada, serving over five million plan participants. Our Defined Benefits and Actuarial Services practice provides strategic guidance, expert analysis and risk management for retirement plans.

What You’ll Do…

1. Client Relationship Management: be a trusted advisor, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients; understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
2. Business Development: drive growth by identifying new opportunities with existing and new clients, positioning TELUS Health as a market leader.
3. Strategic Consulting: design and manage retirement plans, assess plan funding and risk, develop investment strategies, and navigate regulatory requirements, offering insights based on actuarial principles and industry trends.
4. Team Leadership: lead engagement, mentor and provide technical guidance to team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

You have…

1. 15+ years of experience in pension plan consulting
2. Professional actuarial designation such as FCIA, ASA or FSA
3. Strong client relationship management up to C-suite based on a trusted advisor model
4. Solid understanding of actuarial principles, financial markets, and industry developments and emerging trends
5. Ability to identify new business opportunities, drive revenue growth, and meet budget and profitability targets
6. Proven leadership and mentorship to team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment

What You Bring…

1. Ability to understand client needs, provide strategic guidance, and ensure client satisfaction
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with deep understanding of mathematical models and statistical analysis
3. Excellent communication skills to convey complex actuarial concepts to clients and stakeholders
4. Continuous learning and staying updated with actuarial science and industry trends

Nice to Have

1. Bilingual (English and French)

A Bit About Us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require access to a Data Center or detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS. We require anyone joining TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.