Senior Director, Financial and Actuarial Services, U.S. Life Insurance

iA Financial Group•Montreal, QC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build the future with us Do you want to play a strategic role at the heart of decision-making in a rapidly growing sector? As Senior Director, Financial and Actuarial Services, U.S. Life Insurance, you will directly contribute to defining and executing the financial and actuarial strategies of U.S. operations, in partnership with the executive team. You will be a key driver of value creation, influencing major business decisions in a dynamic, complex, and evolving environment. This role will allow you to leverage your expertise in a setting where ambition, collaboration, and excellence guide every initiative.

Requirements

Has 10 or more years of experience in senior financial leadership roles
Holds a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science or a related field
Possesses an advanced level of English proficiency, as the role involves regular communication with internal and external English-speaking partners across Canada and the United States

Nice To Haves

MBA, FSA designation, or a master’s degree is an asset
Is recognized for their strategic vision and strong business acumen
Stands out for their ability to explore new markets and thrive in an acquisition-driven environment
Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills with various business partners
Is known for their influential leadership as a strategic business partner

Responsibilities

Advise the executive team on the sector’s financial, strategic, and operational priorities.
Contribute to the development and execution of the strategic plan, including growth, profitability, and financial optimization for the U.S. Life Insurance sector.
Initiate and lead value creation initiatives through financial engineering (reinsurance, capital optimization, accounting and actuarial methods, tax strategies).
Ensure the complete, accurate, and timely delivery of all financial reporting required by the CFO function and the U.S. Life Insurance sector, including financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and performance analyses.
Support the exploration of new strategic markets for the U.S. Life Insurance sector, with a focus on organic and inorganic growth (acquisitions); oversee financial models for due diligence processes and provide strategic recommendations.
Implement strategies required to maintain or improve ratings from rating agencies, including proactive management of U.S. regulatory capital.
Lead, engage, and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary finance organization aligned with strategic priorities.
Oversee the work of the U.S. Appointed Actuary and ensure delivery of actuarial statutory requirements across U.S. jurisdictions, including compliance with U.S. requirements (PBR, cash-flow testing, etc.) and reporting to the U.S. Board of Directors.
Establish practices that foster high performance, accountability, continuous improvement, and the sharing of financial expertise and North American best practices.