Actuarial Team Lead, Reserving

Overview

At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The Opportunity

Aviva Canada is seeking an Actuarial Team Lead to join our Reserving team within the Corporate Actuarial department, depending on the individual’s qualifications and experience. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment with exposure across multiple actuarial disciplines. In this position, you will contribute to critical quarterly reserving analysis while developing your technical capabilities. You will work closely with partners across the business and gain insight into how actuarial reserving supports financial performance and strategic decision-making. Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Analyze the adequacy of claim reserve levels using standard actuarial methods and advanced reserving models, including machine learning techniques using Python.
• Support the Quarterly Reserve Committee and Year-end Valuation reports.
• Maintain monitoring reports for internal and external reporting.
• Provide insights into the company’s financial performance from a reserving perspective.
• Partner with teams across the organization to understand reserving impacts on portfolio performance.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency in current processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• Actively pursuing actuarial exams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into insights.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also managing independent deliverables.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft Excel and VBA.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Prior work experience in P&C insurance companies.
• Experience with SAS, SQL, R and Python.

What You’ll Get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $105,000 to $134,000. 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.