RQ01855 Actuary Analyst– Life

Randstad Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Qualified Actuary to lead impactful actuarial projects. You will provide consulting services to insurers and regulators, focusing on IFRS 17 liabilities and LICAT reporting. Key responsibilities include overseeing actuarial valuations, collaborating with accounting teams, and driving business development. The ideal candidate has significant experience as a Life & Health actuary and is proficient in Moody’s AXIS. This role offers fully remote flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Fully remote flexibility

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic consulting environment

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Actuary or in active progress toward fellowship.
• Mandatory experience with IFRS 17 and LICAT reporting/valuation.
• Extensive background as a Life & Health actuary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee actuarial liability valuations and insurance accounting standard transitions.
• Collaborate with accounting teams to identify financial risk issues.
• Utilize Moody’s AXIS for statistical applications and LICAT reporting.
• Provide guidance on solvency, capital, and reporting processes.
• Contribute to business development and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Moody’s AXIS proficiency

Bilingualism (English and French)

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Actuary (FSA, FCIA)

Job description

Advantages

• Fully Remote Flexibility: Work from any province in Canada, offering a superior work-life balance and the elimination of a daily commute.
• High-Level Exposure: Gain visibility by working on cross-functional projects with diverse departments and engaging with C-suite stakeholders at major financial institutions.
• Dynamic Consulting Environment: Unlike traditional "in-house" roles, you will face new challenges daily—from Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to company restructuring and new product development.
• Professional Growth: Be at the forefront of the industry by participating in national committees and shaping the implementation of the latest insurance accounting standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead Appointed Actuary Services: Oversee actuarial liability valuations, Financial Condition Testing (FCT), and insurance accounting standard transitions (IFRS 17).
• Audit & Financial Risk Support: Collaborate with accounting teams to identify and review financial risk issues; conclude on whether actuarial liabilities are fairly presented in financial statements.
• Sophisticated Modeling: Utilize Moody’s AXIS to manage reserving, statistical applications, and LICAT reporting.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide expert guidance on solvency, economic capital, risk management, pricing, and the efficiency of reporting processes.
• Business Development: Participate in the growth of the practice by contributing to proposals, building quote estimates, and maintaining deep relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Designation: Must be a Qualified Actuary or in active progress toward fellowship (FSA – Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and FCIA – Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries).
• Software Expertise: Mandatory proficiency in Moody’s AXIS modeling.
• Technical Knowledge: Mandatory experience with IFRS 17 and LICAT reporting/valuation.
• Professional Experience: Extensive background as a Life & Health (L&H) actuary, preferably within a consulting or advisory environment.
• Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical findings in a business context.
• Bilingualism: Proficiency in both English and French is considered a strong asset.

Summary

In this role, you will lead high-impact actuarial projects, providing general insurance advice and consulting services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including top-tier insurers, regulators, and banks. You will be a key figure in the Risk Modelling Services team, focusing on IFRS 17 liabilities, LICAT reporting, and Appointed Actuary services. If you are a technical "whiz" in Moody’s AXIS with a passion for navigating the evolving landscape of new legislation and financial risk, this is the perfect stage for your expertise.

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