Job Description

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We\'re committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Level AC-10

#Teaser

Do you have good analytical skills? Is there no limit to your curiosity when it comes to innovation? Do you want to learn modern predictive modeling and machine learning techniques? Be at the heart of stimulating projects by joining a critical service for the proper functioning and operation of DGIG. Come innovate and change the world of insurance with us! A world in constant change. Be part of the journey!

We don\xe2\x80\x99t offer you a job; we offer you job satisfaction! #Desjardinsdifference

#Team

The Corporate Actuarial Services Administrative Department of the Finances sector supporting the P&C Insurance sector as well is looking for a candidate to join it as a Senior Actuarial Advisor. Are you interested in being an integral part of one of our three departments: Reserving, Projects and Investments, Reinsurance and Budget or Financial Condition Testing, Economic Capital and Quality Assurance? Are you a team player who thrives on collaborating with many teams in the organization, such as Pricing and Finance? Then you may be the one we are looking for!

General Information on the Position

#What you will do

As a Senior Actuarial Advisor of Corporate Actuarial, you could be responsible, according to the department, for:

Performing analyses for all appropriate products and provinces, while ensuring the integrity of the data produced

Establish the capital requirements

Forecast financial results

Support strategic planning

Manage the reinsurance program

Evaluate risks facing the company

Help establishing the reinsurance strategy

Establish the required reserves

Developing and maintaining reserving and capital as well as various models, analyzing their results and producing reports required by the organization or by the various regulatory bodies

Participating in maintaining reserving, capital and risk managements models as well as evaluation assumptions, while ensuring that they meet the legal and professional industry requirements and monitoring the market in that regard

Ensuring that the needs of the actuarial departments are considered and met

Adapting models and reports to the requirements of IFRS 17 accounting standard

Participating in the continuous improvement of your team\xe2\x80\x99s activities

Coaching and mentoring more junior members of the team

Representing the actuarial department on decision-making committees or in meetings

Other working conditions

Workplace: Position located in Montreal, L\xc3\xa9vis, Mississauga or Toronto, depending on the applicant selected. The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work #LI-Hybrid

Number of jobs available : 1

#What you bring to the table

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or in a related field

A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

P&C insurance experience

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

Successful completion of at least three exams of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) or of Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) (Asset)

For vacant positions available in Quebec, please note that knowledge of French is required

Specific knowledge

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAS, VBA, R, Python

Proficient speaker, advanced knowledge of French both oral and written

Intermediate knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with (english)-speaking partners, members and/or clients

#What we offer

Training and development opportunities to grow your career with one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top 100 employers

Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs

A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture

A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, defined benefit pension plan and benefits

Fitness reimbursement program

Discounts on automobile and home insurance premiums

Full reimbursement of Insurance Institute of Canada courses

Free second-language course in the workplace

Reimbursement of job-related continuing education costs and other costs such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams

Time off for study days and reimbursement of registration fees for actuarial examinations

#Why choose an Actuarial Career with Desjardins

An organization that highly values actuaries

A technology and innovation leader

Offers impactful projects

Offers first-hand experience

Offers exceptional training and work that will challenge your skill set

Offers the flexibility of working in Mississauga, Toronto, Montreal or L\xc3\xa9vis

Offers a great rotation program that allows actuaries to gain additional experience in reserving, pricing, commercial, and R&D

A company that focuses on members and clients

Desjardins Cross-sector skills Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Key competencies for the job Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset

Work Location 1, Complexe Desjardins, Montr\xc3\xa9al

Trade Union Non Syndiqu\xc3\xa9

Unposting Date 2023-03-27

Job Family Actuarial Services (FG)

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.

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