Associate Director, GRMI International

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Associate Director, GRMI International, will be responsible for leading the actuarial and risk management functions for the International product lines with a focus on experience study, while supporting the financial reporting and related mandates. The role also involves mentoring and developing staff.

What will you do?

The role will cover various areas of the management of the international insurance business within RBC and there is some scope to shape the balance of the role between the following areas:

- Leading annual mortality and other experience studies to identify and interpret emerging trends and propose new assumptions for valuation and actionable items to facilitate sustainable profitability for the business.
- Leading risk governance and oversight, support annual update of risk appetite and delegated authority, and ensure top and emerging risks remain within risk appetite through frequent monitoring.
- Contributing to and supporting actuarial financial reporting to ensure effective completion of all annual, quarterly and monthly actuarial processes including but not limited to valuation and Appointed Actuary Report. In addition, provide the business with implications of emerging financial results and related metrics for mortality, mortality improvement, expense and economic drivers.
- Contributing as needed to the valuation modelling with maintaining/ updating/ validating Moody’s AXIS valuation models for monthly reporting, assumption updates, model enhancements and coordination with regression testing.
- Work closely with the business and other functional partners on strategic projects and tactical actions including business planning and forecasting.

What will you need to succeed?

- Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and/or Canadian Institute of Actuaries or equivalent foreign designation
- 5 to 10 years of experience within the life insurance industry
- Experience in life retrocession and longevity reinsurance product lines is an asset
- Leadership skills to engage team and effective communication skills to explain technical issues in a simple way
- Strong analytical and technical skills to review work and challenge results. Familiarity with AXIS is an asset.
- Knowledge of life insurance standards of practice, reserving principles, insurance accounting, product design and administration, pricing framework, capital regime, and regulatory compliance guidelines and IFRS 17
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities, deal with ambiguity and manage workloads

Special Conditions

There is a preference for a candidate who meets the job requirements and is willing to work in Cayman Islands. Suitable candidates who prefer working in Mississauga are also welcome to apply.

What's in it for you?

RBC is an organization that succeeds by bringing out the best in its people. You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team that shares common values – including a fundamental respect for each other. At the heart of this is a commitment to diversity. RBC respects and responds to the many competing and evolving priorities in our lives – so you can focus on what you can do best – putting clients first.

- A Total Rewards program that includes flexible benefits, work/life balance and career development programs and investment and retirement savings plans
- Competitive pay and high-earning potential
- All the tools, training, and team support you need to grow your career
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Sophisticated RBCI software tools to boost your productivity

Job Skills

Actuarial Modeling, Actuarial Services, Critical Thinking, Industry Knowledge, Insurance Finance and Actuarial Concepts, Multi-Level Communication, Probability Theory, Risk Analysis Management, Risk Management, System Applications

Additional Job Details

Address:

MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:MISSISSAUGA

City:

Mississauga

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-12-03

Application Deadline:

2026-01-15

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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