Senior Actuarial Analyst (Pricing)

Travelers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Sr. Analyst for Actuarial and Analytics. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to engage in various operational assignments, including reserving, pricing, and project management. Ideal candidates will possess a strong analytical mindset, a degree in a STEM-related field, and a desire to learn. Join a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off. This is your chance to grow in a supportive environment focused on personal and professional development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Qualifications

• University degree in a STEM-related field is essential.
• Basic programming skills such as SQL and SAS are preferred.
• Related internship or prior work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic projects and execute assigned components.
• Support unit initiatives and refresh basic actuarial analyses.
• Communicate findings and progress to the manager.

Skills

SQL

SAS

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who Are We?

Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers – and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Job Category Actuarial Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? The Sr. Analyst, Actuarial and Analytics is an entry level analytic role that encompasses the personal ownership of operational assignments which may include reserving, reinsurance, rate-making, pricing, regulatory filings, planning/forecasting, project management, CAT modelling, ERM and research. The individual in this role is expected to be a team player and have a desire to learn and develop.What Will You Do?

• Strategy:
• May participate on strategic projects with execution responsibility for assigned project sub components.
• Execute solutions for assigned project sub-components.
• Execute work thoughtfully and efficiently as a team member.
• This position may participate on cross-unit initiatives in a limited manner.
• Operational:
• Refresh basic actuarial and analytic analyses with a high level of supervision.
• Support unit initiatives.
• May create process efficiencies within assignments with guidance.
• Provide support as necessary for initiatives within Canada or across the Enterprise within the scope of influence.
• Communication:
• Communicates progress, findings and results to manager.
• Begins to understand actuarial, analytical and financial discussions and may participate in the conversation during meeting.
• Talent:
• Onboard new employees and interns in unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• University degree in STEM related field.
• Basic PC skills (MS Office), basic programming skills (eg. SQL, SAS).
• Related internship or prior work-related experience preferred.
• Leadership:
• Initial development of Leading Self, exhibiting self-awareness and seeking opportunities to learn.
• Business Acumen:
• Has a developing understanding and knowledge of the basic key business drivers and functions such as: underwriting, products, reinsurance, distribution, sales, operations, risk control, claim, and financials.
• Able to utilize this business knowledge to assist in the development of analytic solutions.
• Relationship Management:
• Begin to develop working relationships with primary working group.
• Generate and share ideas with primary working group when prompted.
• Quantitative Analysis:
• Begin to access data and tools and perform basic analyses.

What is a Must Have?

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance:Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement:Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.
• Paid Time Off:Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program:The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement:We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/ .