Senior Actuary - Actuarial Enterprise Projects

Pacific Life Re; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry is seeking a Senior Actuary to join their Enterprise Project Team in Toronto. This role involves leading complex actuarial projects, implementing reporting methodologies, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic planning and time management skills along with 6+ years of actuarial experience and an FSA designation.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of actuarial experience required.
• Proven ability to implement reporting methodologies.
• Experience with model development platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex actuarial projects ensuring timely completion.
• Support actuarial transformation efforts and model development.
• Communicate findings and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Time management

Strategic planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of reporting frameworks

Optimization of work processes

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

FSA designation

Tools

PowerPoint

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Job Title

Senior Actuary - Actuarial Enterprise Projects

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Actuary to join our Enterprise Project Team in Toronto, ON, Newport Beach, CA, or Omaha, NE.

Role Overview

As a Senior Actuary, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and success by executing critical enterprise-wide projects. You will support various actuarial projects, collaborating across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage complex actuarial projects, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
2. Support enterprise actuarial transformation efforts to improve efficiencies.
3. Implement enterprise-level actuarial reporting requirements and methodologies.
4. Support model development projects, conversions, and large-scale changes.
5. Communicate findings and recommendations to senior management.
6. Explain complex actuarial concepts to non-actuarial stakeholders.
7. Implement regulatory changes involving actuarial responsibilities.
8. Support large reinsurance transactions.
9. Provide resource support across Enterprise Actuarial.
10. Mentor and train junior actuarial staff.

Required Experience

• Knowledge of reporting frameworks including regulatory and management reporting.
• Experience in optimizing work processes.
• Proven strategic planning and time management skills.
• Knowledge of model development platforms and data processes.
• Familiarity with visual messaging software like PowerPoint, Tableau, PowerBI.
• For Senior Actuary level: 6+ years actuarial experience, 4-year degree or equivalent, FSA designation.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of change management.
• Highly organized and solution-oriented.
• Self-starter with a solutions mindset.

Additional Information

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more at www.pacificlife.com. Our culture promotes work-life balance, social activities, and community involvement. Benefits include competitive salary, development opportunities, and a collaborative environment.

We provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment for applicants with disabilities. Contact us to discuss your needs.

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