AVP, Central Actuarial & Finance

Welcome to ivari. We are a company with 300+ employees across Canada, dedicated to making a difference in life insurance by hiring passionate people to protect families and fostering a supportive workplace.

Department: Corporate Actuarial
Reporting to: VP, Corporate Actuarial

Responsibilities

• Communicate financial results, drivers of earnings, and business insights to senior leadership.
• Support leadership in the preparation of internal and external communications on financial performance including preparation of materials for the Board of Directors, executive management, investors, market analysts, rating agencies, and regulators.
• Lead business planning and financial forecasting activities, coordinating deliverables across functions.
• Own and enhance the methodology for ongoing financial forecasts and drivers of earnings analysis; providing management with actionable insights to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Lead aggregation of actuarial and financial reporting, including the Notes to Financial Statements.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external auditors and external reviewers, ensuring efficient coordination and high‑quality responses.
• Provide oversight and insight into the financial implications of actuarial assumptions and methodologies.
• Oversee preparation and coordination of regulatory deliverables.
• Coordinate industry surveys, rating agency submissions, and other external stakeholder requests.
• Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and support finance transformation initiatives.
• Support strategic projects and corporate initiatives through actuarial and financial analysis.
• Translate complex actuarial, financial, and regulatory concepts into clear, concise, and actionable business insights for senior management and executives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members, supporting their technical, professional, and career development.
• Foster a high‑performance and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.
• University degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in life insurance, with leadership experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of Canadian life insurance financial reporting, actuarial valuation, and regulatory requirements under IFRS 17.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, focusing on relevant information and being able to explain complex concepts in easily understandable terms to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing and engaging across all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a high‑performing team.

Salary Range

$165,000 to $215,000

Benefits

• A fantastic vacation plan and time off.
• A pension plan with 100% match by ivari.
• Employee savings plan with 75% match to help you save even more.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Recognition programs to motivate and reward.
• Wellness programs to keep you healthy and happy.

Who You Are

• Bringing clarity and focus to your work.
• Taking ownership and doing what you say you will.
• Remaining flexible.
• Collaborating with others.

Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current employees, without discrimination.

A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential. If you do require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources representative for assistance.

ivari does not utilize AI in our recruitment process to screen, select, or assess applicants.