Senior Actuarial Analyst, Commercial Pricing

Aviva plc; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a motivated actuarial professional to join the Commercial Pricing team, focusing on profitability and growth of our property and casualty portfolio. You will apply advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and data-driven insights to support pricing decisions across diverse commercial products.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, maintain SAS-based pricing processes, mentor junior analysts, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of pricing and portfolio strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline (equivalent experience considered).
• Minimum 3 years of Property and Casualty actuarial experience, preferably in pricing.
• Completion of at least 3 SOA or CAS exams, with continued progress toward designation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in programming and data analysis; SAS required; VBA, Python, R are assets.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders across Head Office and field; develop tailored analytical solutions.
• Maintain and enhance SAS-based pricing processes and tools; drive automation opportunities.
• Coach and mentor junior analysts and co-op students.
• Pricing and Portfolio Management: lead and support rate reviews across commercial products and market segments; communicate insights for alignment.
• Predictive Analytics and Model Development: collaborate with Data Science teams to develop and validate models for pricing accuracy.
• Small Business Pricing: support growth and profitability of Aviva's Small Business portfolio.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related quantitative discipline

Tools

SAS

VBA

Python

R

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and motivated actuarial professional to join our dynamic, high-performing Commercial Pricing team. The Commercial Pricing team plays a critical role in driving the profitability and growth of Aviva’s commercial insurance portfolio. Through advanced actuarial analysis, predictive modeling, and data‑driven insights, we support strategic pricing decisions across a diverse range of Property and Casualty products. Our work directly influences business performance and helps shape the future of commercial insurance at Aviva.

What you’ll do:

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Head Office and the field; understand stakeholder needs and develop tailored analytical solutions that maximize business value.
• Maintain and enhance SAS‑based pricing processes and tools; drive process improvements and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and analytical capability.
• Coach and mentor junior analysts and co‑op students; contribute actively to Aviva’s actuarial community.
• Pricing and Portfolio Management: lead and support rate reviews across a variety of commercial products, coverages, and market segments; develop clear, data‑driven pricing recommendations and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders to gain alignment for proposed actions.
• Predictive Analytics and Model Development: collaborate with Data Science teams to develop, enhance, and validate predictive models that improve pricing accuracy and effectiveness; balance technical rigor with business objectives to ensure practical, high‑impact solutions; translate complex analytical concepts into clear business insights for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Small Business Pricing: support the growth and profitability of Aviva's Small Business portfolio, including pricing initiatives within Ally; identify opportunities to improve pricing sophistication and portfolio performance.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline (equivalent experience will also be considered).
• Minimum 3 years of Property and Casualty actuarial experience, preferably in pricing.
• Completion of at least 3 SOA or CAS exams, with continued progress toward designation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency in programming and data analysis; experience with SAS required, while VBA, Python, R, or other analytical tools are considered assets.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work in a collaborative environment.

What you’ll get:

• Salary band: $90,000 to $110,000 (individual salary determined by job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity).
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Outstanding career development opportunities, including support for 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 physical and mental health.

Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.