Top Benefits
About the role
**Please note this is a hybrid opportunity with 2 days on-site in our Waterloo office**
Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people in their local communities. If this sounds like you, and the opportunity below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you.
About the Role:
We are seeking an Actuarial Analyst to provide technical and analytical support to the members of the Actuarial Servies team in areas including product pricing, financial reporting, dividend management, experience studies, reinsurance administration, strategic planning and capital adequacy testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyze and review the integrity of source data used in the preparation of financial reporting, dividend management, strategic planning, risk management, asset liability management, in-force policy management, new business illustrations and capital adequacy testing.
- Conduct the quarterly actuarial valuation process and compile and analyze results for quarterly financial reporting.
- Provide technical actuarial assistance in developing product pricing for new and revised products to achieve a balance of competitive pricing and desirable profitability results.
- Conduct annual experience studies to assess emerging company experience in which to support the determination of various key actuarial assumptions for actuarial valuation and dividend management.
- Maintain the integrity of the actuarial software systems and reinsurance administration system and conduct validation on regular systems updates.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Analytical and Mathematical Proficiency: strong aptitude for mathematics, actuarial concept & methodology and data analysis.
- Organization Skills and attentional to detail: ability to manage tasks, prioritize work and meet deadlines with accuracy.
- Communication Skills: ability to effectively communicate results, both verbally and in writing
- University degree in actuarial mathematics or a related field.
- 1-2 years’ actuarial experience in insurance and/or financial services.
Nice to Haves:
- Success in passing Canadian Institute of Actuaries and/or Society of Actuaries exams.
- Ability to become an expert in Moody's AXIS, Microsoft Excel, SQL and Microsoft Access.
About Serenia Life Financial
At Serenia Life Financial, we’re on a mission to uncomplicate insurance – so that our members can feel confident when it comes to protecting their family’s financial future. As a grow-to-give company, we share our profits through company donations, community outreach, and some truly unique member benefits.
We care about the world, but just as importantly, we care about our employees. That’s why we do what we can to help our team prioritize their health & well-being, achieve work-life balance, and make sure each workday is fulfilling and fun.
What we offer you:
- competitive compensation
- company-matched retirement plan
- comprehensive health & dental coverage
- flexible workplace opportunities
- generous vacation & sick day program
- discounts on life insurance
- mentorship & continued learning opportunities
- volunteer day (extra day off to support a cause you care about)
- employee appreciation days & well-being program
Serenia Life has implemented a formal Workplace Flexibility policy, which provides options for our employees to balance their home and work lives and enable them to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Statement on Diversity and Accommodations
At Serenia Life Financial, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion means that everyone is welcomed, treated with dignity and kindness, and has an opportunity to grow and thrive based on their own unique talents. Our employees are valued for their differences and are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to careers@serenialife.ca.
Top Benefits
About the role
**Please note this is a hybrid opportunity with 2 days on-site in our Waterloo office**
Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people in their local communities. If this sounds like you, and the opportunity below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you.
About the Role:
We are seeking an Actuarial Analyst to provide technical and analytical support to the members of the Actuarial Servies team in areas including product pricing, financial reporting, dividend management, experience studies, reinsurance administration, strategic planning and capital adequacy testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyze and review the integrity of source data used in the preparation of financial reporting, dividend management, strategic planning, risk management, asset liability management, in-force policy management, new business illustrations and capital adequacy testing.
- Conduct the quarterly actuarial valuation process and compile and analyze results for quarterly financial reporting.
- Provide technical actuarial assistance in developing product pricing for new and revised products to achieve a balance of competitive pricing and desirable profitability results.
- Conduct annual experience studies to assess emerging company experience in which to support the determination of various key actuarial assumptions for actuarial valuation and dividend management.
- Maintain the integrity of the actuarial software systems and reinsurance administration system and conduct validation on regular systems updates.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Analytical and Mathematical Proficiency: strong aptitude for mathematics, actuarial concept & methodology and data analysis.
- Organization Skills and attentional to detail: ability to manage tasks, prioritize work and meet deadlines with accuracy.
- Communication Skills: ability to effectively communicate results, both verbally and in writing
- University degree in actuarial mathematics or a related field.
- 1-2 years’ actuarial experience in insurance and/or financial services.
Nice to Haves:
- Success in passing Canadian Institute of Actuaries and/or Society of Actuaries exams.
- Ability to become an expert in Moody's AXIS, Microsoft Excel, SQL and Microsoft Access.
About Serenia Life Financial
At Serenia Life Financial, we’re on a mission to uncomplicate insurance – so that our members can feel confident when it comes to protecting their family’s financial future. As a grow-to-give company, we share our profits through company donations, community outreach, and some truly unique member benefits.
We care about the world, but just as importantly, we care about our employees. That’s why we do what we can to help our team prioritize their health & well-being, achieve work-life balance, and make sure each workday is fulfilling and fun.
What we offer you:
- competitive compensation
- company-matched retirement plan
- comprehensive health & dental coverage
- flexible workplace opportunities
- generous vacation & sick day program
- discounts on life insurance
- mentorship & continued learning opportunities
- volunteer day (extra day off to support a cause you care about)
- employee appreciation days & well-being program
Serenia Life has implemented a formal Workplace Flexibility policy, which provides options for our employees to balance their home and work lives and enable them to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Statement on Diversity and Accommodations
At Serenia Life Financial, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion means that everyone is welcomed, treated with dignity and kindness, and has an opportunity to grow and thrive based on their own unique talents. Our employees are valued for their differences and are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to careers@serenialife.ca.