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About the Role

The Actuary contributes to achieving business goals by leading initiatives and advising on complex actuarial issues for a functional area with a focus on valuation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution and analysis of complex actuarial projects, processes, experience studies, and models to support the functional area and achieve business goals and objectives
• Lead research and analysis and provide advice on actuarial issues, methods and solutions to support business strategy development
• Provide support and guidance to team members in delivery of departmental projects and process efficiencies
• Effectively communicate, collaborate, influence and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the development and delivery of actuarial programs
• Provide support to the Appointed Actuary by overseeing experience studies, reviewing and developing assumptions, and ensuring consistency within internal models
• Continue professional development including business knowledge development to support career progression and role competency in sustaining the company’s pool of actuarial resources

Requirements

• 8 – 10 years of relevant work experience in the insurance/financial services industry
• Completion of FSA and/or FCIA designation
• Completion of a university degree with courses in mathematics, economics and/or business
• Advanced working knowledge of actuarial applications (AXIS etc)
• Advanced working knowledge of spreadsheet, database and word processing software
• Advanced mathematical and programming skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced research, analysis and decision-making skills
• Ability to develop and negotiate innovative solutions
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities
• Proven ability to provide guidance and share knowledge effectively
• Language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.
• Hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications.

Skills

• AXIS
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
• Word processing software
• Mathematical skills
• Programming skills
• Written communication skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Research skills
• Analysis skills
• Decision-making skills
• Negotiation skills
• Organizational skills
• Guidance provision
• Knowledge sharing

Location

• Hybrid - Kingston
• Hybrid - Toronto

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience

Education Level

• FSA designation
• FCIA designation
• University degree with courses in mathematics, economics and/or business

Salary/Compensations

• $125,440 - $174,720

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
• Annual bonus program
• Access to learning & development programs
• Education/tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive employer-funded benefits package
• Life insurance
• Health and dental
• Generous health account
• Flexible work arrangements
• Annual allotment of personal health days
• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
• Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
• Top up programs for parental leave
• Top up programs for compassionate leave
• Employer-sponsored wellness programs
• Employer-sponsored recognition programs
• Cash employee referral program

About the Company

• Empire Life is a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry that emphasizes the importance of innovation to use industry-leading technology.
• Visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire to learn more about working at Empire Life.

Equal Opportunity

• Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process.
• We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined.
• Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
• Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people.
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process.
• If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca.