Risk Modelling Services, Actuarial P&C Director (Bilingual FR/EN)

PwC Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada in Montreal is seeking a Risk Modelling Services, Actuarial P&C Director to drive the Quebec P&C Actuarial Services team and deliver risk modelling and advisory services to clients across sectors. You will lead projects covering IFRS 17, solvency, and financial reporting, while mentoring staff and building client relationships.

This role partners with PwC Canada leadership to set strategy and expand services, applying AI to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive corporate actuarial valuation experience (valuation/reserving, financial reporting, capital analysis)
• Experience leading an actuarial function with budget and staff management.
• Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCA/FCIA) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and grow the Quebec P&C Actuarial Services team.
• Provide Appointed Actuary and IFRS 17 valuation services.
• Advise clients on product development, pricing and M&A.
• Collaborate with PwC Canada leadership to set strategy and develop new services.
• Build client networks and manage large engagements from planning to delivery.
• Oversee engagement financials and risk management.
• Leverage analytics and AI to deliver forward-looking solutions.
• Recruit and mentor P&C actuarial staff.

Skills

Actuarial Valuation

Team Leadership

Product Pricing

Bilingual English/French

Education

CIA Fellow

Job description

A career in our Risk Modelling Services team as a Property & Casualty (P&C) Actuary, will provide you with the opportunity to contribute risk modelling, 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, financial modelling, new legislation, and the efficiency of claims or reporting processes. You will also have the opportunity to provide oversight on risk modelling for emerging risks like climate and cyber. With us, you will have a clear career path and leaders who care about and support your development and goals. We focus on offering diverse learning and development opportunities to produce well-rounded professionals. Our team helps insurers address financial reporting requirements by assessing the financial and business impacts of regulations, building implementation plans, and implementing relevant requirements, particularly across areas of financial reporting change. P&C Actuarial Services at PwC offers consulting services to insurance companies, reinsurance companies and government agencies, as well as audit support for many insurance entities. You will work directly with our experienced actuaries and risk professionals on a wide range of projects and apply your experience in the insurance industry to a multitude of actuarial solutions. A career in our P&C Actuarial Services practice, within Risk Modelling Services, will provide you with the opportunities to grow as a PwC professional and as a leader.

The Opportunity

As a Risk Modelling Services, Actuarial P&C Director, 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:

• Lead, manage and grow our Quebec P&C Actuarial Services team, including team development, client service delivery and business growth
• Provide Appointed Actuary and audit services including IFRS 17 actuarial liability valuation and Financial Condition Testing
• Advise clients on a broad range of strategic and technical matters, including product development, pricing, mergers and acquisitions and other advisory services
• You will proactively collaborate with the leadership of our Canadian P&C Actuarial practice by setting strategy, driving the development of new business and new services in the market, and providing technical advice across disciplines
• Building strong networks within PwC to spot and capitalize on opportunities to get involved in projects across a number of different business units and sectors
• Identifying key client issues and translating them into meaningful opportunities
• Building and maintaining client relationships.Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team
• Responsibility for management of engagement financials
• Leverage technology, analytics and AI to deliver forward-looking solutions to clients
• Recruiting and managing P&C actuarial staff

What You’ll Bring

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

• Considerable experience in corporate actuarial valuation services (Valuation/Reserving, Financial Reporting, Capital Analysis, and Financial Condition Testing)
• Extensive experience managing an actuarial function or service, including staff and financial metrics
• Qualified Actuary ( Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries)
• Experience with product development and pricing, including new and emerging modelling and techniques
• A proactive, autonomous working style with the ability to take ownership, develop plans, and execute successfully
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard
• The successful candidaterequiresfluency in English, in addition to French as they willbe requiredto support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholdersduring the course oftheir employment with PwC Canada

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

At PwC Canada, base salaryisdeterminedby your skills, experience,qualificationsand work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities toparticipate 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. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

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