Rating System Programmer-Analyst

Intact Financial Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Rating Systems Programmer-Analyst to join their dynamic Actuarial team. This role offers the opportunity to enhance algorithms and tables that influence rate changes, ensuring optimal system performance. With a focus on collaboration, you'll work closely with various teams to meet project deadlines and improve processes. The company promotes a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between remote work and meaningful in-person interactions. Join a team that values your contributions and offers extensive benefits, including a financial rewards program and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness account

Access to virtual healthcare

Possibility to purchase extra days off

Dynamic workplace learning programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or Mathematics required.
• Experience in system programming is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Program, edit, test and debug algorithms related to rating and underwriting.
• Collaborate with users to ensure project completion.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Bilingualism (English-French)

Integrity

Customer-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Tools

SAS

VBA

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We are looking for a Rating Systems Programmer-Analyst for our Actuarial - Personal Lines Systems department, who will play a key role in supporting our growth.

LOCATION: The successful candidate can work at our offices in Montreal or Toronto, and must work in-office two days a week.

Reporting directly to the Actuarial Manager –Personal Lines Systems, you will program, edit, test and debug algorithms and tables related to rating and underwriting, as requested and within time limits. You must also be able to evaluate the potential impacts of these changes.

What you’ll do here:

• Improve and/or develop algorithms and tables related to rate changes in order to meet user needs. This includes programming, testing, debugging and documenting these changes.

• Participate in all steps to ensure project completion by collaborating with and advising users, keeping to deadlines and communicating status reports.

• Ensure that systems are optimal and meet business standards by providing analyses, suggestions and evaluations.

• Make recommendations to take part in the improvement of system development and maintenance processes.

• Apply appropriate programming techniques to ensure data is accurate and valid and to facilitate maintenance for future changes and improvements so that resources are used appropriately.

• Work in conjunction with Actuarial and IT.

• Be responsible for projects or parts of projects.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science / Mathematics or another relevant field.

• Relevant system programming experience, an asset.

• Knowledge of the P&C insurance industry, an asset.

• Knowledge of SAS and VBA, an asset.

• Good analytical and synthesis skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Integrity.

• Focus on excellence.

• Customer-driven.

• Bilingualism (English-French) For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country

What we offer

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

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

• Flexible work arrangements

• 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, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

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.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.