Senior Retirement Actuarial Consultant

CA007 Mercer (Canada) Limited; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement consulting firm in Montreal is seeking a Senior DB Actuarial Consultant to sell and deliver customized retirement consulting services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a minimum of 15 years in benefits consulting, and proven leadership capabilities. This role involves mentoring staff, managing complex projects, and maintaining strong client relationships. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and supports professional growth within a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Retirement plans

Wellness benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in benefits consulting.
• Proficiency in English and French for Quebec residents.
• Experience leading large teams and managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales initiatives and build ongoing relationships.
• Serve as the lead consultant on large clients.
• Mentor and coach staff to deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership capabilities

Financial project management

Presentation skills

Sales skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, Actuarial Science or related field

FSA / FCIA designation

Job description

Description :

Mercer Canada is seeking a Senior DB Actuarial Consultant for our Montreal office.

The Mercer Senior Defined Benefits (DB) Actuarial Consultant will sell and deliver customized retirement consulting services to both new and existing clients (large or jumbo), focusing on implementing non-standard and complex solutions across multiple lines of business. This role will also lead and develop internal staff to ensure operational excellence and knowledge sharing.

We will count on you to :

To fulfill this role, the Senior DB Actuarial Consultant will :

• Lead sales initiatives by driving new business proposals and expanding services offered to retirement and other lines of business clients, with an emphasis on building ongoing relationships.
• Serve as the lead consultant on large or jumbo clients.
• Assist in expanding existing client relationships by leveraging internal intellectual capital and collaborating with other lines of business; routinely sell comprehensive retirement plan management services, including specialty groups such as the annuity purchase group, legal and tax practices, and investments.
• Mentor and coach staff, motivating them to deliver high-quality work within set timeframes and budgets, fostering an environment of achievement.
• Contribute to the development of Mercer’s intellectual capital and participate in its dissemination.
• Collaborate with local office and market leadership to establish realistic budgets and manage write-offs.

What you need to have :

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in benefits consulting, with proven ability to sell and deliver retirement consulting services to senior business leaders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and trust at all organizational levels.
• Experience leading large teams.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Experience managing large, complex projects and client expectations.
• Track record of successful sales results.
• Strong financial project management skills.
• FSA / FCIA designation.
• For Quebec residents: Proficiency in both English and French, as required by Bill 96, to communicate effectively with bilingual clients.

Why join our team?

Mercer Canada offers competitive benefits and a vibrant culture to support your growth :

• We are committed to creating brighter futures for our employees and clients, offering resources that promote well-being and career development.
• A culture that values internal mobility, collaboration, and partnership.
• Opportunities to connect with mentors, leaders, and external networks, including PRIDE, Racial & Ethnic Diversity, and Rising Professionals Network.
• Engagement in community outreach and volunteer activities through Mercer Cares.
• A wide range of virtual learning and development resources.
• Competitive compensation, retirement plans, and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and child and elder care programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values diversity and recognizes individual contributions.
• A hybrid work model with three days per week in the office.

Mercer, a Marsh McLennan company, is a global leader in consulting, risk, strategy, and solutions, serving clients in over 130 countries. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Marsh McLennan strives to create a flexible and supportive work environment. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or medical needs upon request. Our hybrid work model encourages a balance of remote and in-office work, with at least one designated