Actuarial Analyst, Research & Development

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Analyst in actuary developing and updating theoretical rate bases for group insurance. Collaborating with finance and marketing teams for product enhancements and profitability studies.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeDrummondville • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and update theoretical rate bases as well as pricing tools and systems for group insurance;
Produce reports and analyses to monitor experience and portfolio profitability, and propose improvement opportunities to increase it;
Support the group insurance pricing team on complex submission or renewal cases;
Participate in market surveys and studies, in collaboration with the Finance team, to position our fees;
Conduct market analysis and monitoring and respond to industry surveys to determine market shares, positioning on various pricing elements, and to identify product development opportunities and potential threats;
Improve and update existing products to maintain their competitiveness and relevance;
Work closely with marketing, sales and operations teams to ensure consistent product implementation and to provide the documentation necessary for sales and contract administration;
Perform actuarial studies and analyses to assist in setting pricing assumptions, assessing risk, calculating portfolio profitability and supporting decision-making;
Update existing products and design new group insurance products according to market trends and client needs;
Collaborate with technology teams and other departments to implement and maintain group insurance data and Business Intelligence (BI);
Contribute to the design and deployment of predictive models and artificial intelligence solutions for the group insurance sector;
Work with technology teams to integrate technological solutions into actuarial systems;
Represent the department on various internal and external committees;
Participate in reinsurance tender processes and evaluate submissions received;
Any other related tasks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Actuarial Science;
Holding the Associate (ASA) designation from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) — an asset;
At least five (5) years of experience in similar roles;
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills;
High degree of autonomy;
Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and to present findings;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and programming skills;
Able to work effectively in a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
English language skills required: intermediate level (an asset).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible daytime schedule — 35 hours per week;
Group insurance benefits;
Hybrid telework with 2–3 on-site days per month;
Complimentary coffee;
Preferred rates on insurance products;
Fully equipped gym and group fitness classes available;
Continuing education encouraged;
Generous annual vacation;
Personal days;
Defined-benefit pension plan;
Health and wellness program;
Corporate health certification.

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Hard Skills & Tools

actuarial studiespricing toolsportfolio profitabilitypredictive modelsartificial intelligence solutionsmarket analysisrisk assessmentdata analysisproduct developmentdecision-making

Soft Skills

analytical skillsdecision-making skillsautonomycommunication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailteamworkproject management

Certifications

University degree in Actuarial ScienceAssociate (ASA) designation