Strategic Actuarial Lead

North American Search Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading actuarial consulting firm in Canada seeks a talented actuary to lead projects from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate will have ACAS or FCAS qualification and be proficient in SQL, Python, or R. Responsibilities include leading reserve reviews, mentoring junior analysts, and presenting complex findings to management. This role is vital in enhancing operational efficiency through innovation and collaboration with various departments. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and an executive presence to engage with business partners.

Qualifications

• ACAS or FCAS certification is required for this role.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or SAS is essential.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to present complex data to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead actuarial projects from inception to delivery.
• Lead quarterly and annual reserve reviews with senior stakeholders.
• Guide the development of sophisticated rating and loss models.
• Present actuarial findings and recommendations to management.
• Mentor team members by reviewing peer work and coaching.
• Automate workflows and enhance analytical frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate actuarial insights.

Skills

Project Leadership

SQL

Python

R

Communication Skills

Education

ACAS or FCAS

Tools

SAS

Job description

• Project Leadership: Own and lead actuarial projects from inception to delivery, ensuring technical accuracy in pricing, reserving, and forecasting
• Reserving & Valuation: Lead quarterly and annual reserve reviews, setting critical assumptions and interpreting results for senior stakeholders.
• Modeling Excellence: Guide the development and validation of sophisticated rating and loss models using internal data and industry benchmarks.
• Strategic Communication: Present complex actuarial findings and recommendations to management, facilitating discussions that impact business strategy.
• Team Mentorship: Champion the professional development of the team by reviewing peer work and coaching junior analysts.
• Operational Innovation: Act as a "champion of change" by automating workflows and enhancing analytical frameworks using SQL, Python, or R.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with Underwriting, Finance, and IT to ensure actuarial insights are integrated into product development and financial reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• ACAS or FCAS
• Proficiency in: SQL, Python, R, or SAS.
• Confident communicator with the "executive presence" required to present to non-technical business partners.