Actuary, L&H Reserving Canada
As a senior member of the Canada Life & Health Reserving team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting critical actuarial activities with a particular focus on assumption development, associated AXIS model development and strategic initiatives. This role represents a strong opportunity for an experienced actuarial professional to apply and further develop deep technical expertise to materially influence reserving outcomes and other strategic initiatives. Other activities may include supporting IFRS 17 and Solvency II reporting and capital management activities. The successful candidate is expected to be a fellow with demonstrated relevant experience. You will be a key contributor to the team’s most judgement-intensive and technically complex activities, including assumption development and strategic reserving initiatives.
- Lead and support assumption development and experience analysis activities
- Provide technical expertise and direction on assumption-related AXIS modelling work
- Identify, assess, and mitigate model and assumption-related risks
- Support and lead targeted innovation and process improvement initiatives
Contribute to valuation, capital, and reporting activities as required
- Bachelor’s degree in actuarial sciences or related field
- FSA/FCIA designation (or international equivalent) strongly preferred, with 7+ years of experience.
- Significant experience in assumption development and experience analysis
- Strong AXIS modelling expertise
- Innovative mindset and strong actuarial judgement
- Knowledge of data-based applications (VBA, SQL, Python, SAS, PowerBI, etc.) an asset
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite
- Strong analytical skills with strong problem-solving ability
- Well-organized and a self-directed individual who is a team player
- Demonstrated ability to handle priorities / projects concurrently and to deliver
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills; proven success communicating effectively across different levels within an organization
French language proficiency while not a pre-requisite will be considered an asset
SCOR welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Hybrid Work Policy: SCOR is committed to an "in-office" culture where people can collaborate, exchange ideas, and establish stronger working relationships while still providing flexibility. To support employee work-life balance and increase opportunities for employees to excel every day, SCOR operates with a hybrid working arrangement. SCOR employees work 3 days per week in an office with the flexibility to work 2 days per week remotely.
Pay Range for roles performed in Toronto: $142,000 - $182,000 base salary per year. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, role and performance. The range listed is just one component of SCOR's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement saving plan, paid holidays and paid time off.