senior actuarial analyst

Aviva plc; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Markham is seeking an experienced individual for an actuarial role within the Claims Insights and Solutions team. You will analyze operational Claims data to optimize operations and drive financial results. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field, 2+ years of experience, and is pursuing actuarial exams. This position offers a compelling rewards package and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Base compensation and annual bonus

Health benefits

Competitive vacation package

Corporate wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full-time actuarial experience.
• Actively pursuing actuarial exams with a minimum of 3 exams completed.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Build, clean, transform and analyze operational Claims data.
• Deliver insights and recommendations to optimize claims operations.
• Automate workflow in data science platform for efficiency.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

SAS

MS Excel

Job description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Actuaries typically work behind the scenes to make processes run smoothly and deliver insights as inputs to other processes. But what if you were given the opportunity to work directly with the operations and influence how we operate? To work with pace, contribute to meaningful, value-adding projects, and help shape the way we work as a company?

Aviva Canada is looking for a hard-working individual interested in joining the Claims Insights and Solutions team within Finance. The applicant will work in a dynamic environment and gain exposure across a broad spectrum of actuarial and data science disciplines, while also working directly with the business and the operations.

Does this excite you? Read on!

What You'll do:

Build, clean, transform and analyze operational Claims data, tying with financial results to identify trends and areas for improvement

Deliver insights and recommendations to optimize claims operations and influence Claims initiatives

Automate workflow in our data science platform to increase efficiency and ensure accuracy

Identify opportunities to accurately pay what we owe in claims indemnity and reduce expense to drive better financial results

Conduct competitive analysis by benchmarking our performance against the industry and identify areas where we can gain competitive advantage

Collaborate and build close relationships with company-wide partners in various departments, including Claims, Corporate Actuarial, Pricing, Data Science, Underwriting and Risk.

What you'll bring:

Degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or related field;

Minimum 2 years of full-time actuarial experience;

Actively pursuing actuarial exams with minimum of 3 exams completed;

Strong team player who is also able to work independently;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent work ethic with a commitment to delivering results

Strong analytic and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through the technical implementation details while appreciating the big picture;

Strong technical knowledge of Python, SQL, SAS, and MS Excel

What you’ll get:

Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year

Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion

Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health

Hybrid flexible work model

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

We help our 19.5 million customers to save forthe future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight.

So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.