Job DescriptionThe RoleAs a Canada P&C Reserving Director, you will lead client engagements and project teams dedicated to developing and delivering reserve, capital and reserving transformation analyses for insurance and reinsurance clients. You will play a key role in delivering a range of actuarial and consulting projects while supporting senior colleagues in managing client relationships and identifying opportunities to expand our work.
As a project leader, you will oversee project teams, serve as a key resource to consultants and analysts, and help colleagues build their technical, market-facing and client-facing expertise. You will be expected to meet revenue and billable hour goals, contribute to intellectual property and research development, and help position WTW as a leading reserving advisor in Canada.
Your main responsibilities will be:
- Lead and support Canadian P&C reserving, capital, Appointed Actuary, reserve transformation and process automation projects, including the effective implementation and use of ResQ, Unify and other WTW technologies
- Develop trusted relationships with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, high-quality execution of projects
- Play a visible external role in the Canadian marketplace as a subject matter expert
- Support new business opportunities, including statements of work, project plans, budgets, proposals and client discussions
- Manage client expectations, raise appropriate issues to Subject Matter Experts or Client Relationship Managers, and coordinate effectively across teams
- Collaborate with colleagues in reserving, capital modelling, pricing, underwriting, claims, technology and other practices locally and globally to create, sell and deliver actuarial and technology solutions
- Participate in the development and dissemination of thought leadership, intellectual capital and technology-enabled reserving solutions
- Develop and lead reserving talent through coaching, mentorship, performance management, career development and technical leadership
FinancialsYou will contribute to a profitable and growing Canada P&C Reserving proposition.
- Participate fully in the achievement of the Canadian reserving practice and overall ICT business plan and budget
- Meet individual billable hour and sales targets commensurate with seniority and area of focus
- Support new business opportunities and enhance existing relationships that support achievement of revenue goals
QualificationsQualifications- ACAS/ACIA or FCAS/FCIA with 7+ years of relevant experience in a Canadian (re)insurance, actuarial or consulting environment involving reserving, capital management/modelling, IFRS 17 and/or reserve transformation
- Proven knowledge of the Canadian P&C insurance market, including personal lines, commercial lines and reinsurance
- Commitment to pursuing membership in the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to draw conclusions and identify trends from data in a logical, systematic way
- Proven experience successfully managing multiple complex projects and producing quality deliverables on time and within budget
- Ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues and contribute to well-informed decision-making.
- Self-driven, comfortable navigating ambiguity and able to develop practical, innovative solutions
- Experience contributing to projects of varying size and complexity and communicating technical insights to diverse audiences.
- Strong client relationship, interpersonal and team skills
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Availability to travel as needed
Preferred Skills and Experiences- Experience with predictive analytics, stochastic methods, claims analytics, portfolio management, automation or actuarial transformation.Experience with WTW software including ResQ, Igloo, Radar/Emblem and/or Unify
- Experience working in an actuarial consulting environment
- Active involvement in relevant professional or industry associations
Location: This position is based in Canada and is open for hybrid/virtual work, subject to business needs.
Note: Visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
CompensationThe base salary compensation range being offered for this role is 200,000 to $275,000 CAD per year.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in the process to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position but all final decisions and determinations are made exclusively by authorized human personnel.
This job posting is an advertisement for an existing vacancy.
