Senior Actuarial Analyst

Aviva

Actuarial Analyst creating predictive models and optimizing pricing strategies at Aviva. Collaborating with data science teams to drive business decisions and improve client experiences.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work jointly with the data science team to develop and implement sophisticated predictive models for in-depth analysis and to improve current models/processes.
Collaborate with Business Development specialists on broker-facing initiatives.
Consolidate analyses from different centers of excellence to prepare rate-change proposals and ensure a balance between technical pricing and business insights derived from the analyses.
Work closely with the strategy team and other Personal Insurance teams to deliver on the mandate of each region/network.
After careful analysis, adopt both traditional and innovative approaches to apply established actuarial techniques to resolve operational challenges.
Develop actuarial pricing techniques that meet regional needs and participate in pricing our personal insurance products.
Prepare and participate in regulatory rate filings and document the actuarial processes and models used.
Support less-experienced staff by sharing technical knowledge and providing guidance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or another related field.
Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written.
Bilingual requirement: proficiency in English in addition to French is required for verbal and written communication with our clients, partners, and Aviva teams across Canada.
Minimum of 3 to 5 CAS exams completed.
Minimum of 2 to 4 years’ experience in property and casualty insurance.
Commitment to improving the customer experience.
Actuarial curiosity and eagerness to learn and explore new solutions.
Strong background in mathematics and statistics.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Solid programming skills.
Knowledge of Python, MS Access, SAS, and VBA.
Experience in predictive modeling.
Ability to explain complex actuarial concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A comprehensive compensation program including base salary, eligibility for an annual bonus, a retirement savings plan, an employee share ownership plan, health benefits, wellness initiatives, and volunteer opportunities.
A flexible hybrid work model.
Outstanding career development opportunities.
A competitive vacation plan, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
Employee-led programs focused on gender, the LGBTQ+ community, cultural background, diversity, and inclusion.
Corporate wellness programs to support employees’ physical and mental health.

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Hard Skills & Tools

predictive modelingactuarial pricing techniquesmathematicsstatisticsprogramminganalytical skillsproblem-solvingactuarial techniquesrate-change proposalsregulatory rate filings

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationguidancecustomer experience improvementactuarial curiosityeagerness to learnability to explain complex conceptsteamworkleadershiporganizational skills

Certifications

CAS exams