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

PwC South Africa; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Variable incentive pay programs

Inclusive and supportive work environment

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a Senior Associate in Actuarial Services based in Montreal, Quebec. You will work on actuarial consulting services, collaborating closely with senior actuaries and supporting clients in financial and product services.

The ideal candidate has a background in P&C insurance, is pursuing the FCIA qualification, and possesses strong analytical skills. This position involves helping teams analyze client information and ensuring the accuracy of actuarial liabilities in financial statements.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in the P&C insurance industry including policy liability valuation.
• Commitment to providing excellent client service.
• Proficiency in analytical and statistical applications.

Responsibilities

• Support teams in a range of actuarial consulting services.
• Collaborate on appointed actuary services including liability valuation.
• Help build client relationships and share findings clearly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Client relationship management

Multitasking/project management

Statistical applications proficiency

Data analytics tools

Communication skills

Education

Actuary qualification in progress (FCIA)

Tools

Arius

R

Python

Tableau

Alteryx

VBA

Job description

Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Insurance Specialism Actuarial Services Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

As a Risk Modelling Services, Actuarial P&C Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to find solutions to complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teams in a broad range of actuarial consulting services and transformation initiatives
• Work closely with our senior actuaries on our appointed actuary services including actuarial liability valuation and financial condition testing, product development, advisory services, and insurance accounting standards (IFRS 17)
• Support the team in our audit support services including re-performing the actuarial liabilities valuation, and reviewing valuation methodologies and assumptions
• Analyzing client information in order to conclude whether the actuarial liabilities are fairly presented in the financial statements
• Supporting clients with their modelling needs for climate, cyber, and insurance pricing
• Collaborate with other actuaries on a variety of projects, including cross‑functional projects with other departments within PwC
• Support relationship building with our clients
• Share findings and recommendations to non actuary teams in a clear and non‑technical manner
• Support and help upskill junior staff

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in the P&C insurance industry including policy liability valuation, financial condition testing, IFRS 17, pricing, or predictive modeling
• Actively pursuing Canadian Institute of Actuaries qualification of FCIA
• Commitment to providing excellent client service, by building and maintaining productive relationships with both internal and external clients
• Advanced analytical, problem solving and multitasking/project management skills
• Proficiency in reserving or statistical applications such as Arius, R, or Python
• Proven ability working with data analytic tools (Tableau, Alteryx, VBA) considered an asset
• Continuous improvement mind‑set, challenges the status quo and seeks self‑improvement
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting in a business context
• Prior experience within a consulting or advisory role (or capable to work in a consulting/audit environments and project‑based work) considered an asset
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside and/or coaching diverse people and perspectives

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment.

Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English‑speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada.

The salary range for this position is $84,700 - $134,700. 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.

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.