Senior Actuary

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Executive bonus potential

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Actuary to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on pricing, reserving, capital modeling, and strategic financial planning for diverse insurance products.

You will lead actuarial modeling efforts, mentor staff, and communicate complex results to senior leadership while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in methodologies.

Qualifications

• Fellowship in a recognized actuarial society is required.
• At least 8 years of progressive actuarial experience in insurance.
• Expertise across pricing, reserving, capital modeling or risk management.
• Advanced skills in modeling software and programming (R, Python, SQL).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and refinement of actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and solvency.
• Provide guidance on product development, strategy, and regulatory changes.
• Analyze large datasets to inform risk and financial forecasting.
• Develop and implement robust capital management strategies and models.
• Mentor junior staff and promote technical excellence.
• Present findings to senior management and the board.
• Ensure compliance with actuarial standards and regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Fellowship in actuarial society (FSA/FIA/FASSA)

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Senior Actuary to join their fully remote team. This critical role will provide advanced actuarial insights and leadership, focusing on pricing, reserving, capital modeling, and strategic financial planning for the company's diverse insurance products. You will leverage sophisticated analytical techniques and drive innovation in actuarial methodologies. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned actuary to make a significant impact from anywhere, working within a flexible, technology-driven environment that values deep expertise, continuous improvement, and collaboration across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and refinement of complex actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and solvency assessments.
• Provide expert actuarial guidance on product development, strategic initiatives, and regulatory changes.
• Oversee the analysis of large datasets to inform risk assessment and financial forecasting.
• Develop and implement robust capital management strategies and models.
• Mentor and guide junior actuarial staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Present complex actuarial findings and recommendations to senior management and the board.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable actuarial standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Fellowship in a recognized actuarial society (e.g., FSA, FIA, FASSA).
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive actuarial experience in the insurance industry.
• Expertise in multiple actuarial domains such as pricing, reserving, capital modeling, or risk management.
• Advanced proficiency in actuarial modeling software and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and substantial bonus potential.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and continued education.