AVP, Central Actuarial & Finance

Job summary

Lead the coordination and delivery of actuarial and financial results, business planning, and regulatory reporting. Act as the primary contact for external stakeholders and provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership.

Job details

Department: Corporate Actuarial Reporting to: VP, Corporate Actuarial Welcome to ivari Let us introduce ourselves. With 300+ employees across Canada, ivari is a company that’s making a difference in the world of life insurance. How? By finding and hiring employees who are passionate about helping people protect their families, and by giving them the best, most supportive workplace possible. ivari is part of Sagicor Financial Corporation, a leading financial services provider based in the Caribbean, with a strong presence in North America. We offer a wide range of products and services, including life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration and investment services. At ivari, everyone is welcome! It is our mission to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and the communities in which we do business. We offer an inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. Here’s the job opportunity… This position is an existing vacancy. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Actuarial, this role is responsible for leading the coordination, aggregation, and delivery of actuarial and financial results, business planning and forecasting, regulatory reporting, and act as key contact for external stakeholders. The position ensures the integrity of financial outcomes through robust processes, strong actuarial controls, and clear communication of results and insights to senior leadership. As the Assistant Vice-President Central Actuarial and Finance, your key responsibilities will include… * Communicate financial results, drivers of earnings, and business insights to senior leadership. * Support leadership in the preparation of internal and external communications on financial performance including preparation of materials for the Board of Directors, executive management, investors, market analysts, rating agencies, and regulators. * Lead business planning and financial forecasting activities, coordinating deliverables across functions. * Own and enhance the methodology for ongoing financial forecasts and drivers of earnings analysis providing management with actionable insights to support strategic and operational decision-making. * Lead aggregation of actuarial and financial reporting, including the Notes to Financial Statements. * Serve as the primary contact for internal and external auditors and external reviewers, ensuring efficient coordination and high-quality responses. * Provide oversight and insight into the financial implications of actuarial assumptions and methodologies. * Oversee preparation and coordination of regulatory deliverables. * Coordinate industry surveys, rating agency submissions, and other external stakeholder requests. * Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and support finance transformation initiatives. * Support strategic projects and corporate initiatives through actuarial and financial analysis. * Translate complex actuarial, financial, and regulatory concepts into clear, concise, and actionable business insights for senior management and executives. * Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members, supporting their technical, professional, and career development. * Foster a high-performance and collaborative culture. What we are looking for… * Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries * University degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or a related field * Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Life insurance, with leadership experience * In-depth knowledge of Canadian life insurance financial reporting, actuarial valuation, and regulatory requirements under IFRS 17 * Superior organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple and changing priorities * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, focusing on relevant information and being able to explain complex concepts in easily understandable terms to a wide range of audiences * Strong analytical, decision-making and negotiation skills * Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing and engaging across all levels * Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a high-performing team What we pay… Salary Range: $165,000 to $215,000 What's in it for you… At ivari, it's important for us to keep our people motivated, recognized, and rewarded. We offer competitive base salaries plus a bonus, one of the many reasons ivari is a great place to work. We also offer health and dental benefits for the entire family from Day 1! But that’s just the beginning. When you join the ivari team you also get… * Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunity * Comprehensive health and dental benefits [for you and your family] * Pension and employee savings plans with company matching contributions * Hybrid work arrangement with dedicated in-office collaboration days * Competitive vacation and paid time-off programs * Professional development and continuous learning opportunities * Collaborative culture where individual contributions have visible impact * Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health Who you are… Someone who enjoys a culture where everyone is genuinely respectful, and you can be your authentic self every day. Your contributions and opinions are not only sought but valued. You know the importance of, and live by, our core values of… * Bringing clarity and focus to your work * Taking ownership and doing what you say you will * Remaining flexible * Collaborating with others Does this sound like you? We’re looking for great people to join our team! Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current employees, without discrimination. To apply, please email your resume to: human.resources@ivari.ca [human.resources@ivari.ca] A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential. If you do require an accommodation, please email human.resources@ivari.ca [human.resources@ivari.ca] ** ivari does not utilize AI in our recruitment process to screen, select, or assess applicants

What you’ll do

Lead the coordination and delivery of actuarial and financial results, business planning, and regulatory reporting. Act as the primary contact for external stakeholders and provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership.

Requirements

Requires a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and a university degree in actuarial science or a related field. Candidates must have at least 10 years of life insurance experience with deep knowledge of IFRS 17 and leadership capabilities.

Benefits

• Bonus • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vacation Plan • Pension Plan • Employee Savings Plan • Flexible and Hybrid Work Arrangements • Professional Development • Recognition Programs • Wellness Programs

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Actuarial Valuation
• Financial Reporting
• IFRS 17
• Business Planning
• Financial Forecasting
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership
• Regulatory Reporting
• Analytical Skills
• Decision-making
• Negotiation
• Communication Skills
• Mentorship
• Process Improvement
• Corporate Actuarial
• Financial Analysis

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics