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The Opportunity

Aviva Canada is looking for a detail-oriented, accountable, and analytically strong early-career professional to join the Reinsurance team within Finance. This role is well‑suited for someone with solid critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities who enjoys working with data and figures, takes pride in owning their work, and is excited to learn about reinsurance and insurance finance and grow in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

In this position, you will play an active role throughout the entire reinsurance placement and renewal cycle, supporting key treaty submissions that contribute to one of the company’s most complex and strategically important activities. You will collaborate closely with teams across Finance, Claims, Underwriting, and Accounting, gain valuable exposures to how reinsurance connects across the business while strengthening your analytical skills, technical capabilities, and structured‑data experience.

What you’ll do

• Support the reinsurance placement and renewal process by standardizing and maintaining accurate checklists, timelines, task flow, and documentation, ensuring work meets a high standard.
• Assist with collecting, validating, reconciling, and organizing data used in reinsurance submissions and internal reporting, developing strong analytical habits from the start.
• Review data for accuracy and consistency, compare results to prior periods, and flag any unusual findings to senior team members.
• Maintain reinsurance placement data, documents, and trackers in line with established controls and best practices.
• Develop, enhance, and manage the reinsurance data pipelines, gaining exposure to structured data processes.
• Building and maintaining Qlik apps and basic data visualizations to support team insights and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with internal partners (Finance, Claims, Accounting, Underwriting) to gather information and resolve straightforward data questions, building strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Support post‑renewal activities, such as updating documentation, refreshing datasets, and organizing files for audit readiness.
• Support treaty analysis under guidance, expected to learn quickly and develop finance and reinsurance knowledge at a strong pace, demonstrating the ability to grasp concepts and apply them effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality or streamline tasks.
• Prepare clear summaries, reports, and simple visualizations for stakeholders using Excel, Qlik, and other tools.
• Work efficiently with Excel, using formulas, pivot tables, and macros, and continue building proficiency with support from the team.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.
• Operate as part of a high‑performing team, benefiting from exposure to large corporate resources, expertise, and growth opportunities.
• Build effective working relationships while demonstrating ownership and accountability.

What you’ll bring

• A university degree in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics, or another related quantitative discipline is preferred.
• Strong work ethic, with a clear understanding of the complexity and urgency associated with assigned responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• A sense of accountability and ownership over your work.
• Strong analytical and numerical capabilities.
• Sound judgment, with well‑developed critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative team mindset.
• Experience in insurance is a plus, reinsurance experience is highly desirable, especially exposure to complex and time‑sensitive environments.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, delivering accurate work and managing multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• A genuine interest in insurance and reinsurance, with an eagerness to learn and grow.
• Proficient in Excel, including both basic and advanced functions and efficient spreadsheet design.
• Capable of building and maintaining macros to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Experience with programming or data tools is an asset, complementing strong Excel capabilities.

What you'll get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $70,000 to $85,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities
• 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
• Hybrid flexible work model

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

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