Segfund Pricing Lead, Manager

Job Summary:

Join our Guaranteed Wealth Solutions (GWS) business which is on a mission to become the undisputed leader in Canada by 2027 by offering the bestinclass investment platform. Our ambition is to dominate the Segregated Fund market and expand our Fixed Income solutions. We are committed to delivering a product shelf that adapts to our customers evolving needs and helps manage their financial wellbeing in any market scenario.

Reporting to the Director of GWS Pricing the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and executing the pricing strategy for Segregated Funds. This role is perfect for someone who can independently manage projects take ownership of initiatives and wants to make an impact!

The ideal candidate will be a model expert with strong technical and modeling skills capable of working crossfunctionally to drive the business forward. You will contribute to the analysis and development of recommendations that balance the needs of our customers shareholders and employees. Success will be measured by achieving profitable growth and ensuring the longterm financial health of our organization.

Key Accountabilities:

Technical Expertise

• Build and maintain the Segregated Funds pricing model including actuarial assumptions for profitability reserves and capital projections.
• Conduct financial analyses and provide datadriven recommendations on financial and nonfinancial risks.
• Ensure products and business initiatives meet profitability and risk goals as per Corporate Pricing Standards.
• Provide pricing support and build business cases for strategic projects and investments.
• Prepare and present Product Proposal Outlines and Product Pricing Reports for risk assessments and product launches.

Business Planning Profitability and Reporting

• Identify measure and report risks of new business including nonfinancial risks ensuring alignment with the companys risk appetite.
• Oversee new business profitability reporting including embedded value and lifetime return on capital.
• Take ownership of the new business plan and be a key contributor to the overall business strategy.

Project Management and Leadership

• As a key member of a high performing team mentor and develop junior actuarial staff by coaching them on technical concepts and soft skills.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams such as Group Financial Actuarial Valuation Capital Finance Risk Product Sales & Distribution and more to drive business growth.
• Present initiatives and results to senior management.
• Oversee and ensure flawless execution of initiatives.

Job Requirements (Knowledge/Skills/Competencies):

• Actuarial designation (FSA FCIA) with 3 years of relevant experience in progressive actuarial roles.
• Strong technical skills in actuarial modeling (Pathwise/AXIS) assumption development reserving and capital requirements with the ability to review and analyze data for root causes and drivers.
• Knowledge of Segregated Fund products IFRS17 LICAT hedging taxation and financial markets will be an asset.
• Clear and concise communicator capable of explaining complex actuarial concepts and results.
• Selfstarter with excellent problemsolving and analytical abilities able to work independently using sound judgment.
• Maintains composure and confidence in highpressure situations demonstrating persistence in overcoming setbacks.
• Resultsoriented adept at managing expectations meeting tight deadlines and prioritizing competing tasks.
• Strong business acumen with the capability to build relationships across functions and influence business outcomes.
• Growth mindset and lifelong learner with a desire to challenge the status quo.

Global Grade: 7

Location: Canada wide

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