Description
We are seeking a talented and motivated actuarial professional to join our dynamic, high-performing Commercial P&C Pricing team at Aviva Canada.
The Commercial P&C Pricing team plays a critical role in driving the profitability and growth of Aviva's Commercial insurance portfolio. Through advanced actuarial analysis, predictive modeling, and data-driven insights, we support strategic pricing decisions across a diverse range of Property and Casualty products. Our work directly influences business performance and helps shape the future of Commercial insurance at Aviva.
As a Senior Actuarial Analyst, you will contribute to key pricing initiatives while partnering closely with business stakeholders, Data Science, and underwriting teams to deliver impactful solutions.
Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Head Office and the field. Understand stakeholder needs and develop tailored analytical solutions that maximize business value.
- Maintain and enhance SAS-based pricing processes and tools. Drive process improvements and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and analytical capability.
- Coach and mentor junior analysts and co-op students.
- Contribute actively to Aviva's actuarial community.
- Lead and support rate reviews across a variety of commercial products, coverages, and market segments.
- Develop clear, data-driven pricing recommendations and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders to gain alignment and support for proposed actions.
- Collaborate with Data Science teams to develop, enhance, and validate predictive models that improve pricing accuracy and effectiveness.
- Balance technical rigor with business objectives to ensure practical, high-impact solutions.
- Translate complex analytical concepts into clear business insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support the growth and profitability of Aviva's Small Business portfolio, including pricing initiatives within Ally.
- Identify opportunities to improve pricing sophistication and portfolio performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Minimum 3 years of P&C actuarial experience, preferably in pricing.
- Completion of at least 3 SOA or CAS exams, with continued progress toward designation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in programming and data analysis; experience with SAS is required, while VBA, Python, R, or other analytical tools are considered assets.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a collaborative environment.
What you'll get
- The salary band for this position ranges from $90,000 to $110,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
- Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
- Hybrid flexible work model.
- Outstanding career development opportunities.
- We'll support your professional development education.
- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
- Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health.