Senior Consultant Actuarial Life

The opportunity

Within our talented and dynamic Insurance and Actuarial Advisory Services (IAAS) group the Senior Actuarial Consultant will work on multiple client engagement teams that perform actuarial audit work valuation and pricing analysis model building and validation cash flow testing and many other related life insurance actuarial projects. You will also receive on-the-job training to acquire practical experience in addressing technical/business issues and in applying industry expertise and EY policies/procedures on client engagements. This position offers excellent opportunities for learning teaming leadership and career advancement.

Put simply our actuarial advisers deliver creative and innovative thinking to clients worldwide supporting them in making confident financial judgements in support of their business goals. Here youll be right at the heart of that mission leading engagement teams working directly with clients mentoring and developing team members and building your personal brand as a leader in your field.

Your key responsibilities

• Applying their actuarial knowledge and experience in life and health insurance to enable the delivery of actuarial and broader insurance projects. This may include model validation peer review audit pricing due diligence and numerous other projects.
• Developing individual capabilities: expanding the breadth of ones personal knowledge and capabilities monitoring developments in life insurance actuarial practice mentoring more junior members of the team and sharing knowledge and insights with other members of the team
• Developing actuarial models for clients or for use in the delivery of projects for clients.
• Working on their own or as part of a larger team the actuarial modeller will be responsible for building converting and/or validating AXIS models.
• Contributing to team success: peer review sharing knowledge and insights being proactive and assertive mentoring junior members of staff.
• The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel when necessary.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong conceptual analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong collaboration interpersonal and client-service skills

To qualify for the role you must have

• 2 years of experience working in an actuarial position within the life insurance industry
• 2 years relevant experience in the measurement of insurance contract liabilities and/or financial modelling
• ASA/ACIA designation or being in the process of obtaining the designation
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining various actuarial models. Knowledge of other software including AXIS or Python would be an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in best practices in model development.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills in English and French (Québec and Montréal offices)

Ideally youll also have

• Security clearance

What we look for

Were most interested in intellectually curious actuaries with a clear passion for actuarial work. Youll also need to be a great communicator as well as flexible in the face of often rapidly changing projects.

What we offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical emotional financial and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical dental and prescription drug coverage as well as mental health benefits a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off including personal days vacation days and additional firm-wide holidays along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EYs exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community. Plus we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Competitive actuarial exam program to pursue fellowship designation (FSA/FCIA)
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

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