Senior Actuarial Analyst

Aviva; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Montreal is seeking a talented actuary to develop predictive models and innovative pricing techniques. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of P&C experience, and proficiency in programming languages like Python and SAS. This role offers a compelling rewards package, outstanding career development, and a hybrid flexible work model.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Retirement savings

Health benefits

Competitive vacation package

Corporate wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of P&C work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 CAS exams.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models for in-depth analyses.
• Collaborate with Business Development partners.
• Prepare and support regulatory rate filings.

Skills

Proficiency in programming

Strong mathematical and statistical background

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Actuarial curiosity to learn

Focus on enhancing the customer experience

Education

Bachelor degree in Actuarial Science, Math or Statistics

Tools

Python

MS Access

SAS

VBA

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.

Are you passionate about data and not afraid of searching for a needle in a stack of hay? Does developing pricing techniques give you goosebumps? Do you get excited when discovering a new piece of data that could potentially drive better business results or make customers happy? Can you create Harry Potter like magic with Excel, Python or SAS?

When you join our diverse community of best-in-class talent, you’ll be gaining an unrivalled opportunity to spearhead product innovation and development, harness the latest cutting-edge technologies, and launch breakthroughs. And do it all faster and smarter as we combine data science and actuarial expertise to revolutionize how we approach pricing and deliver the best outcome for our customers and strategy.

We have a number of opportunities available, supporting different regions, so if you’re ready to help us redesign the way we do business, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do

• Develop predictive models for in depth analyses and improve current model / process
• Collaborate with Business Development partners on broker initiatives
• Collate all the analysis from the various centers of excellence to determine pricing proposals for rate changes
• Work closely with the business and other Teams in Personal Insurance to deliver each region / channel’s mandate
• Research and apply both traditional and innovative ways to apply accepted actuarial techniques to business issues
• Develop actuarial pricing techniques that support the regions and provide pricing support for our personal insurance products
• Prepare and support regulatory rate filings and document actuarial pricing process and models

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor degree in Actuarial Science, Math or Statistics or other related subjects
• Minimum of 3-5 CAS exams
• Minimum 3 years of P&C work experience
• Focus on enhancing the customer experience
• Actuarial curiosity to learn and explore new solutions
• Strong mathematical and statistical background
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency in programming
• Experience with Python, MS Access, SAS and VBA is an asset

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.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• 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

Additional information

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.