Senior Actuary, Assumption Development & R&D

Pacific Life Re; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading actuarial firm in Toronto is seeking a Manager-level actuary to join their R&D team. This role involves developing key actuarial assumptions while collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have great analytical skills, be a qualified actuary, and have experience with pricing and modeling. The position requires presence in the Toronto office 4 days a week by mid-2026, and offers a diverse work environment with a focus on innovation.

Benefits

23 days of annual leave

Generous parental leave

Group Life Insurance

Dental & Optical benefits

Company-matched RRSP contributions

Subsidized gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with experience studies and trend modeling.
• Ability to collaborate and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop market-leading assumptions by sourcing data.
• Provide robust challenge to assumptions adopted by Pricing.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the company.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Understanding of Longevity or Protection markets

Competent in SQL, R or Tyche

Knowledge of actuarial techniques

Strong team-working skills

Presentation skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified Fellow of the Institute or Faculty of Actuaries or Society of Actuaries

Job description

A leading actuarial firm in Toronto is seeking a Manager-level actuary to join their R&D team. This role involves developing key actuarial assumptions while collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have great analytical skills, be a qualified actuary, and have experience with pricing and modeling. The position requires presence in the Toronto office 4 days a week by mid-2026, and offers a diverse work environment with a focus on innovation.