Senior Actuarial Advisor - Investments

Build the future with us

Are you driven by financial analysis, risk management and investment optimization, and would you like to contribute to the purpose of a company that strives to ensure its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Senior Actuarial Advisor specializing in investments, you will play a key role in asset‑liability management (ALM), investment performance analysis, risk management and financial projections, working closely with the Investments, Finance and Business Services teams.

This position represents a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a dynamic team at the heart of one of Canada’s largest asset managers. You will also be called upon to contribute to the evolution of tools and processes to improve the efficiency, reliability and quality of analyses provided to senior management, in a supportive environment where people, collaboration and innovation are top priorities.

What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Senior Actuarial Advisor, you will be at the core of our mission. The main responsibilities include:

Actuarial and financial analysis – Investments:

• Conduct analyses related to asset‑liability management (ALM), portfolio performance and risk management.

• Assess the impact of investment strategies on liabilities, capital and financial results.

• Develop and monitor performance and risk indicators tailored to management’s needs.

Financial projections and modeling

• Develop and monitor performance and risk indicators tailored to management’s needs.

• • the budgeting process,

  • the financial health review,

  • the capital ratio,

  • financial analyses presented to management and partners.

• Develop and monitor performance and risk indicators tailored to management’s needs.

Tools, data and automation

• Use analytical tools, including Python, to automate and strengthen certain actuarial and financial analyses.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of monitoring dashboards (e.g., Power BI) for internal partners and senior management.

• Participate in the continuous improvement of data quality, consistency and traceability.

Collaboration and communication

• Act as a point of contact between teams responsible for calculating actuarial liabilities and investment managers.

• Simplify complex analyses and present results to senior management.

• Recommend actions to improve performance and risk management.

• Contribute to the preparation of communications related to financial results and external disclosure.

Cross‑functional projects and initiatives

• Participate in various special projects within the Investments sector, including:

  • the transition to new accounting standards,

  • the improvement and integration of processes,

  • the optimization of analytical practices.

What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, rigor, autonomy, strong priority management, collaborative mindset and results orientation

• Stands out for the ability to understand, structure and clearly communicate complex actuarial, financial and investment issues to various stakeholders, including senior management

• Demonstrates strong expertise in investments and asset‑liability management (ALM), as well as a solid understanding of capital, risk and financial performance issues

• Is recognized for expertise in actuarial and financial analysis, including the use of analytical and modeling tools, with knowledge of Python and Power BI (important asset) and Axis (asset)

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science and has a minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, including an investment profile

• Holds the FCIA and/or FSA designation (important asset), as well as a CFA profile or equivalent investment experience (asset)

• Has an advanced level of proficiency in French and English, as the role requires daily use of both languages, including presenting analyses and financial results in English to internal teams, partners and members of senior management

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.

• 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.

• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! 

Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

The typical hiring range for this position is between $110 000 and $160 000 CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.

iA Financial Group

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.

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.

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