Senior Actuarial Analyst - Research & Development

Wawanesa Insurance•Edmonton, AB

2d•CA$90,000 - CA$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Actuarial R&D provides contributions to the actuarial group based on knowledge from the actuarial exam system and prior relevant academic or work experience. They will mentor Actuarial Analyst colleagues while applying their knowledge to complex actuarial analysis in the pursuit of solving business issues and answering business questions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or other related discipline
More than two years of actuarial experience an asset
Working towards ACAS designation; 4 CAS exams an asset
Experience with machine learning modelling or other pricing modelling methods and software.
Ability to translate problem solving methods and ideas to various computer languages efficiently and effectively.
Ability to apply knowledge of actuarial science, mathematics, probability, statistics, principles of finance and business to problems in insurance.
Understanding of database systems and how to interpret/extract data from those systems.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate at the right level of complexity for the audience.
Ability to develop timelines for projects and handling multiple concurrent assignments in a timely manner while proactively keeping leader informed of progress.
Works efficiently and cooperatively in a team environment and involve others when appropriate.
Ability to ask effective questions to elicit detailed and relevant information.

Responsibilities

Researches, extracts, and manipulates complex data from relevant sources, and assesses data quality
Supports the business and overall team by performing analyses/reviews and completing ad-hoc requests/special projects in a timely manner with minimal support from peers and leaders
Evaluates procedures and processes, and recommend alternatives or improvements
Evaluates existing processes to find areas for increased efficiency
Identifies opportunities for automation of routine tasks
Develops new approaches to problem solving and assess impacts with minimal support from leaders.
Identifies emerging industry trends and analyzes the impact they will have on Wawanesa.
Encouraged to represent Wawanesa at external events that may include universities, actuarial clubs, industry organizations, and charitable causes
Commits to professional development and continuous experiential learning to build cross-functional knowledge, technical skills, and mastery in competencies
Focuses learning activities on bringing new knowledge and skills to team in order to address any existing gaps.
Provides regular project updates to stakeholders. Anticipates obstacles and raises them in advance.
Builds trust with teams around the actuarial function. Leads some projects from beginning to end, Include implementation of final product. May include training and documentation of the project.
Actively contributes to the mentorship, training and development of actuarial analysts
Reviews analysis of peers and provides thoughtful feedback on reasonableness, completeness and accuracy
Builds trust and credibility with peers. Develops strong working relationships across teams.