Senior Auditor (P&C Actuary)

Swiss Re; Toronto; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re is seeking a Senior Auditor specializing in Property & Casualty actuarial topics to lead end-to-end audits across the (re)insurance value chain. You will focus on reserving, pricing, and risk management while engaging senior stakeholders to drive improvements and support risk governance.

You will coach team members and contribute to a resilient risk culture at Swiss Re, with visibility across the organization and opportunities to influence strategic topics.

Qualifications

• Must be a nearly qualified or qualified P&C actuary.
• Seven or more years of experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry.
• Strong experience in P&C reserving and/or pricing methodologies.
• Understanding of IFRS 17 and/or US GAAP governance, processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audits across the P&C (re)insurance value chain end-to-end with high-quality, risk-focused outcomes.
• Evaluate governance, controls, and risk management practices for actuarial topics including reserving and pricing.
• Identify and assess key and emerging risks within the P&C actuarial domain.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to drive effective risk management and decision-making.
• Coach and support team members while building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to a forward-looking risk culture within Swiss Re.

Skills

P&C actuary

7+ years experience

Reserving and pricing

IFRS17 & US GAAP governance

Internal audit knowledge

Tools

Data analytics tools

Project management tools

Job description

Are you a qualified or nearly qualified Property & Casualty actuary looking to leverage your technical expertise in a role with broad organizational impact? Join our Group Internal Audit team where you’ll help protect Swiss Re’s assets, reputation, and sustainability through independent risk assessment and insightful recommendations. This role offers exceptional visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence topics of organizational significance.

About The Role

As a Senior Auditor specializing in Property & Casualty actuarial topics, you’ll lead audits across the (re)insurance value chain, focusing on reserving, pricing, and risk management. You’ll evaluate control effectiveness, identify emerging risks, and engage with senior stakeholders to drive meaningful improvements and risk‑management practices. Coach and support team members while building effective stakeholder relationships. Contribute to a strong, forward‑looking risk culture at Swiss Re.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of audits across the Property & Casualty (re)insurance value chain, owning engagements end‑to‑end and ensuring timely, high‑quality, risk‑focused outcomes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, controls, and risk management practices across actuarial topics, including reserving and pricing.
• Identify and assess key and emerging risks within the P&C actuarial domain.
• Engage and challenge senior stakeholders, fostering transparent and constructive discussions that support effective risk management and decision‑making.
• Coach and support team members while building effective stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to a strong, forward‑looking risk culture at Swiss Re.

About The Team

Group Internal Audit (GIA) provides independent and objective assurance to support the Board of Directors and Group Executive Committee in protecting Swiss Re’s assets, reputation, and sustainability. GIA’s vision is to advance Swiss Re’s resilience by delivering risk‑responsive assurance and providing innovative insights that strengthen the control environment and support the achievement of business objectives.

About You

You’re a detail‑oriented Property & Casualty (P&C) actuary with strong analytical skills and the confidence to challenge established practices. You excel at translating complex actuarial concepts into meaningful business insights and can communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You’re passionate about risk management and eager to contribute to Swiss Re’s resilience through independent, objective assessment.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Meet These Requirements

• Nearly qualified or qualified P&C actuary
• 7+ years of experience in the insurance and/or reinsurance industry
• Strong experience in P&C reserving and/or pricing methodologies
• Understanding of emerging risks and trends in the P&C (re)insurance industry
• Solid understanding of IFRS 17 and/or US GAAP governance, processes, and controls

These Are Additional Nice To Haves

• Experience in internal audit or risk management functions
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to (re)insurance companies
• Experience with data analytics tools and techniques
• Project management skills and experience leading small teams

The base salary hiring range for this existing position located in Toronto is CAD $131,000 to $175,000. The specific base salary offered for this or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short‑and long‑term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.

During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.

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