Risk Modelling Services, Actuarial, Life Associate

PwC South Africa

Southwestern Ontario

Hybrid

Confidential

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

PwC Canada’s Risk Modelling Services (RMS) team invites a Life Actuary Associate to contribute to risk modeling and consulting for clients across sectors. You will cover solvency, economic capital, risk management, IFRS 17, M&A, and reporting efficiency, leveraging technology to solve client challenges.

You will coach junior staff, lead engagements over time, and collaborate with Advisory, Deals, Assurance, Tax and Data & Analytics to deliver results.

Qualifications

Experience in an actuarial role in the life insurance industry.
Knowledge of IFRS 17, investments, hedging, stochastic modeling or product development is an asset.
Experience with data analytics tools (PowerBI, Alteryx, Python) is an asset.
Demonstrated Moody's AXIS and MS Office proficiency.
Strong client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support consulting services and audit engagements for actuarial work.
Assist with actuarial liability valuation, capital review, and IFRS 17 advisory work.
Contribute to external audit processes and valuation methodologies.
Work on advanced analytics, model governance, and AXIS modeling.
Collaborate across disciplines and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Actuarial analysis

IFRS 17 knowledge

PowerBI

Alteryx

Python

Moody's AXIS

MS Office

Client service

Tools

AXIS

PowerBI

Alteryx

Python

Job description

A career in our Risk Modelling Services (RMS) team as a Life Actuary, will provide you with the opportunity to contribute risk modeling and general insurance advice and consulting services to clients across all sectors. You’ll provide advice covering solvency, economic capital, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, company restructuring and risk control, financial modeling, underwriting, new legislation, and the efficiency of claims or reporting processes. You will also have the opportunity to work with other professionals within PwC leveraging the latest in technology to help solve client challenges. With us, you will have a clear career path, leaders who care about and support your development and goals. We focus on offering diverse learning and development opportunities to produce well-rounded professionals.

The Opportunity

As a Risk Modelling Services, Actuarial, Life Associate, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career.

Your role will include, but isn’t limited to:

Supporting a broad range of consulting services and audit support assignments.
Consulting services involve working closely with senior actuaries on Appointed Actuary and actuarial liability valuation work, capital review and analysis, advisory services on IFRS 17, M&A related consulting, product development, and a variety of other consulting work.
External audit engagements include examination and review of valuation methodologies and assumptions, valuation processes and data, experience studies, FCT reports and regulatory capital reporting.
Working on advanced analytics, insurance systems modernization, model governance and AXIS modeling.
Collaborating, planning and executing cross-functional projects with people outside of your core discipline including Advisory, Deals, Assurance, Tax and Data & Analytics.
Working towards leading your own engagements and teams.
Coaching and providing technical training to junior staff to deliver results.

What You’ll Bring

Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here’s what we look for:

Experience in an actuarial role in the life insurance industry
Working knowledge of IFRS 17, investment, hedging, stochastic modeling, segregated funds, participating products or product development considered an asset
Prior Proven ability working with data analytic tools (PowerBI, Alteryx, Python) considered an asset
Demonstrated strong technical skills using Moody's AXIS and MS Office suite
Exceptional commitment to providing excellent client service, by building and maintaining productive relationships with both internal and external clients
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple, concurrent priorities and work effectively under tight timelines
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain complex actuarial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside and/or coaching diverse people and perspectives

The salary range for this position is $58,400 - $97,500. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.

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