Senior Actuarial Advisor, Portfolio Management and Analysis

Desjardins Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance company as a Senior Actuarial Advisor, where you will leverage your analytical skills to drive innovation in predictive modeling and machine learning. Collaborate with senior stakeholders, lead analytical projects, and coach junior staff in a dynamic environment. Enjoy competitive salary, flexible vacation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of relevant P&C insurance experience.
• Successful completion of at least five CAS exams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders on analytical topics and lead analyses.
• Create and present data visualizations and dashboards.
• Plan and manage analytical projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Visualization

Coaching

Action Oriented

Business Insight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics

Tools

SAS

VBA

R

Python

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Do you have good analytical skills? Is there no limit to your curiosity when it comes to innovation? Do you want to learn modern predictive modeling and machine learning techniques? Be at the heart of stimulating projects by joining a critical service for the proper functioning and operation of DGIG. Come innovate and change the world of insurance with us! A world in constant change. Be part of the journey! The Portfolio Management and Analysis team is looking for a candidate to join it as a Senior Actuarial Advisor. Are you interested in working on various exciting projects in close collaboration with various senior stakeholders using data analytics in a motivating environment in which we focus on developing our people? Then you may be the one we are looking for! More specifically, you will be required to :

• Collaborate with stakeholders on analytical topic and lead such analysis using combine actuarial and artificial intelligence technology to create action-oriented analysis.

• Create and present data visualization, dashboards, and action plans to senior management and decision makers.

• Lead and improve PM&A analytical effectiveness and best practices.

• Build and operationalize analytical structure to provide comprehensive understanding and insight on DGIG’s personal automobile and/or property portfolio.

• Extract, transform and load from databases and suggest improvements to optimize database quality and efficiency.

• Develop understanding of actuarial predictive model monitoring to provide explanation to deviations and anomalies.

• Coach and lead junior staff on analytical methodologies and best practices.

• Plan and manage analytical projects.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics or Statistics

• A minimum of seven years of relevant P&C insurance experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Advanced experience in P&C knowledge, Microsoft Office Suite, SAS, VBA, R, Python

• Successful completion of at least five CAS exams

• Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec

• Expert proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Actuarial Services (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-05-29