EY Senior Consultant Actuarial Life 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

972856436

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 one’s 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, you'll also have

• Security clearance

What we look for

We’re most interested in intellectually curious actuaries with a clear passion for actuarial work. You’ll also need to be a great communicator, as well as flexible in the face of often rapidly changing projects.

What we offerThe 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 EY's 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 that’s right for you