Senior Investments Actuary for Pension Plan Strategy

Selby Jennings; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is recruiting an Investment Actuary for a major North American bank in Canada. The role leads financial stewardship of a specialized institutional pension plan, owning funding strategy, investment oversight, and long-term sustainability.

You will partner with the Plan Actuary, prepare valuations and funding assumptions, and communicate insights to the Board. The ideal candidate has ASA/ACIA or FSA/FCIA designations and 8+ years' leadership experience in pension funding or

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, accounting, economics, actuarial science, or related field.
• ASA/ACIA or FSA/FCIA designation.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in pension funding, investments, finance, or actuarial oversight.
• Deep knowledge of pension funding rules, investment governance, and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the funding strategy, investment oversight, and overall financial stewardship of the plan.
• Work with the Plan Actuary to oversee valuations, funding assumptions, and long-range funding strategy.
• Evaluate funding risk, benefit sustainability, and regulatory compliance for the Board and senior leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for forward-looking decisions.
• Manage relationships with actuarial consultants, auditors, and investment managers.
• Collaborate with Directors to weave funding and investment considerations into enterprise strategy and risk management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

ASA/ACIA or FSA/FCIA

University degree in finance, accounting, economics, actuarial science, or related field

Job description

Selby Jennings is recruiting an Investment Actuary for a major North American bank in Canada. The role leads financial stewardship of a specialized institutional pension plan, owning funding strategy, investment oversight, and long-term sustainability.

You will partner with the Plan Actuary, prepare valuations and funding assumptions, and communicate insights to the Board. The ideal candidate has ASA/ACIA or FSA/FCIA designations and 8+ years' leadership experience in pension funding or