Actuarial Analyst, Reserving

Aviva Canada is a company that prioritizes care, inclusion, and collaboration, striving to make a difference in the insurance industry. They are seeking an Actuarial Analyst to join their Corporate Actuarial, Reserving team, where the candidate will analyze claim reserve levels, support financial reporting, and develop technical skills in predictive modeling and machine learning. This role offers early-career actuaries a chance to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the adequacy of claim reserve levels using both standard actuarial methods and advanced reserving models, including machine learning technique using Python
• Support the Quarterly Reserve Committee and Year-end Valuation reports
• Maintain monitoring reports for both internal and external reporting
• Provide insights into the company’s financial performance from a reserving perspective
• Partner with teams across the organization to understand reserving impacts on portfolio performance
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency in current processes

Skills

• Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year full-time Actuarial experience, including co-op terms
• Actively pursuing actuarial exams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights
• A collaborative approach that includes managing independent deliverables
• Clear communication skills and proficiency in building effective working relationships across teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and VBA
• Prior experience in P&C insurance companies
• Experience with SAS, SQL, R and Python

Benefits

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Outstanding career development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

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