Senior Actuarial Analyst

AGA Benefit Solutions; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AGA Benefit Solutions in Montreal, QC, is seeking a Senior Analyst to deliver complex client mandates and support team development. The role emphasizes autonomy, rigorous analyses, and high-quality deliverables.

You will guide analysts, contribute to strategic recommendations, and collaborate with Advisors and Account Directors on employee benefit plans. This position offers growth in a dynamic, Canada-wide firm with opportunities to impact client outcomes and team performance.

Qualifications

• University degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in the group insurance industry, preferably large group underwriting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (PivotTables), Word, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced analyses and develop strategic recommendations for client mandates.
• Mentor analysts, review work, and foster knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate client files, monitor progress, and manage deadlines.
• Collaborate with Advisors and Account Directors to evaluate plans.
• Identify risks and opportunities and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

University degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel (PivotTables)

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

AGA Benefit Solutions is experiencing rapid growth across Canada, and that growth is driven by the development of our employees' skills and expertise. Join our all-star team!

Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Senior Analyst plays a key role in delivering complex client mandates and supporting the development of team members. They conduct advanced analyses, contribute to strategic recommendations, provide guidance to analysts on their files, and help maintain the team's quality standards.

The Senior Analyst serves as a resource person for analysts and progressively develops their professional judgment, understanding of client challenges, and ability to contribute to innovative solutions.

The Senior Analyst also supports Advisors and Account Directors in evaluating the financial and strategic aspects of employee benefit plans. Their expertise enables them to work with a high degree of autonomy while ensuring the rigor, accuracy, and quality of all deliverables.

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Key Responsibilities

In carrying out their duties, the Senior Analyst demonstrates a high level of autonomy, technical expertise, and professional rigor. They contribute to the quality of analyses, operational efficiency, and the achievement of team objectives.

Collaboration

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Advisors, Account Directors, insurers, and internal partners.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings when required and develop a strong understanding of clients’ needs, challenges, and objectives.
• Clearly understand and explain the context and objectives of assigned mandates.
• Contribute to the development of recommendations aligned with client goals.
• Participate in selected client meetings when appropriate and present technical aspects of analyses as required.

Quotes, Renewals and ASO (Administrative Services Only)

• Independently complete analyses required for the most complex renewals, quotations, and ASO mandates.
• Produce rigorous, comprehensive, and well-documented analyses.
• Ensure that all work completed aligns with the objectives of the mandate.
• Meet established deadlines and maintain a high standard of quality for deliverables.

Technical Coordination of Client Files

• Monitor the progress of work completed by analysts contributing to client files.
• Quickly identify risks, delays, or issues that could affect quality or timelines.
• Proactively communicate issues to the appropriate Advisors or Account Directors.
• Support the team's commitments to clients by helping ensure timely and high-quality execution.
• Act as a guardian of quality and deadlines on assigned files.

Strategic Analysis and Development

• Conduct in-depth analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to employee benefit plans.
• Translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations that support decision-making.
• Contribute to the evolution of analytical approaches and the development of new methodologies and tools.

Peer Review and Mentorship

• Act as a resource person for analysts and new team members.
• Review analysts’ work when required and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster knowledge sharing and the development of technical expertise within the team.
• Support succession planning and talent development through ongoing coaching and mentorship, leveraging available tools and resources to enhance analysts’ growth, engagement, and contribution.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to optimize processes, tools, and work methods.
• Participate in implementing solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and consistency of analyses.
• Contribute to maintaining actuarial and analytical best practices within the team.
• Participate in team improvement initiatives and special projects as required.

Professional Expertise

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the employee benefits market, actuarial practices, and funding strategies.
• Be recognized as a technical reference within their area of expertise.
• Demonstrate strong professional judgment in handling and resolving complex issues.
• Perform any other related duties or responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:

• University degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in the group insurance industry, preferably in large group underwriting (125 lives or more).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including PivotTables), Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent command of French, both spoken and written.
• Strong command of English, both spoken and written, as we serve English-speaking clients and clients located outside Quebec. Files are assigned across team members regardless of language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of employee benefits legislation and social programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, teamwork, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
• Resourcefulness, autonomy, and a high degree of professionalism.

AGA welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

At AGA, no artificial intelligence or automated system is used to pre-screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by our Employee Experience team. In addition, candidates who participate in an interview will be informed of the hiring decision within a maximum of 45 days following their final interview. AGA is committed to maintaining a transparent, fair, and legally compliant recruitment process.