Director & Actuary, Group Actuarial

2 weeks ago

Kingston, Ontario, Canada THE EMPIRE LIFE INS. CO Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Director & Actuary, Group Actuarial

Location: Hybrid - Kingston or Toronto

Empire Life is looking to hire a Director & Actuary to join our Group Finance & Actuarial team

The Director & Actuary is accountable for achieving business financial and risk management goals by recommending and implementing actuarial solutions through leadership of a functional area with a focus on pricing, valuation, risk management, capital management and/or financial planning. The Director & Actuary develops employees and manages performance to foster a high performing team environment. The incumbent is guided by defined goals and objectives, and works under the broad supervision of the Vice President of the area.

Why pursue this opportunity

Our mission - Provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confidence.

Assume a pivotal leadership position - harness your expertise to deliver impactful results, shaping and leading your area with experienced foresight.

Influence and innovate at the highest level - we welcome leaders who bring a dynamic blend of fresh perspectives and leading practices to steer our strategic course.

What you'll be working on
  • Accountable for the design, development, implementation and review of actuarial programs, projects, processes and models to support the functional area and achieve business goals and objectives
  • Accountable for research, analysis and recommendations on actuarial issues, methods and solutions to support business strategy development
  • Identify employee training and development needs; participate in the hiring and employment processes for team members; set employee goals and objectives; manage employee performance; and develop a high performing team to achieve departmental goals and to meet future talent needs
  • Effectively communicate, collaborate, influence and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders at senior levels to lead the development and delivery of actuarial programs and meet business objectives
  • Continue professional development including business knowledge development to support career progression and role competency in sustaining the company's pool of actuarial resources
What we're looking for you to have
  • 10 years of relevant work experience in the insurance/financial services industry
  • Completion of FSA/FCIA designation
  • Completion of a university degree with courses in mathematics, economics and/or business
  • Advanced mathematical and programming skills
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced research, analysis and decision-making skills
  • Ability to develop and negotiate innovative solutions
  • Outstanding organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities
  • Proven ability to provide guidance and share knowledge effectively
  • Strong team building, coaching and performance management skills
  • Advanced working knowledge of spreadsheet, database and word processing software
  • Advanced working knowledge of actuarial applications (AXIS, Atlas, etc.)
  • If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.
Beyond the salary

For permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
  • Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
  • Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
  • Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
  • A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
  • Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
  • Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
  • A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
  • Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
  • Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
  • A cash employee referral program
To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact .

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