Senior Actuarial Advisor, Life Insurance

Job Description Build the future with us Are you passionate about actuarial science, pricing, and improving business practices? As a Senior Actuarial Advisor, you will lead a variety of projects supporting individual life insurance activities. You will combine actuarial expertise, business insight, and project leadership to help evolve practices that are at the heart of the organization’s performance. You will be responsible for transformation initiatives from end to end, from structuring through implementation. As part of a growing team, you will collaborate with numerous partners and actively contribute to the evolution of our practices and ways of working.What you'll accomplish with us
As a Senior Actuarial Advisor, you will be at the core of our mission.Here are the main responsibilities:
Lead actuarial transformation projects aimed at modernizing experience studies, data, tools, and analytical capabilities, from identifying business needs through to solution implementation;
Enhance processes related to financial results to improve reliability and efficiency, strengthen controls, and foster greater team autonomy;
Translate complex actuarial and operational issues into structured, sustainable solutions aligned with business needs;
Act as a trusted advisorto business partners and senior management to support decisions that promote sustainable profitability;
Contribute to the development of pricing models and tools, including AXIS, and help simplify and standardize practices.What could accelerate your success in this role
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science and a FICA or FSA designation;
an MAAA designation is considered an asset;
Has approximately eight years of relevant actuarial experience;
Has experience in life insurance or transferable skills gained in another actuarial field;
Demonstrates initiative,autonomy, rigor, curiosity, and a strong ability to solve complex problems;
Is able to structure assignments, manage priorities, and advance multiple projects simultaneously;
Knows how to navigate ambiguity, mobilize the right expertise, and drive changes affecting data, tools, and ways of working;
Communicates effectivelywith various stakeholders and can engage, collaborate, and influence in a cross-functional environment;
Has experience working with tools such as AXIS and Excel;
knowledge of SQL and Python is considered an asset;
Has advanced proficiencyin French and English, as the incumbent will be required to prepare documentation in English and communicate, both in writing and verbally, with unilingual English-speaking partners on a daily basis.Previous experience in U.S. life insurance is not required, even though the successful candidate may work on projects related to this line of business.Why you'll love working with us
A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
AI is in everyone's hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization's growth;
A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
A flexible 35-hour work week, with the possibility of a compressed work schedule;
A collaborative team that organizes in-person gatherings and various informal activities.Competitive Benefits
Flexible group insurance plans;
Competitive retirement savings plan;
Employee share purchase plan;
Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days;
Telemedicine services;
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
Ergonomic furniture program;
Performance bonus;
Discounts on iA products;
And much more!Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West Other Possible Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-11-12Company Overview
iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement autoOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs. As a reflection of our employees' appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada's top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees' wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees' appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.
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