Senior Actuarial Advisor – Modelling and Research Competency Centre

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. Analyze structured and unstructured data from a variety of sources using advanced predictive modelling techniques .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLévis • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing structured and unstructured data using advanced predictive modeling techniques, with a strong foundation in actuarial science and statistical methods. Proficient in communicating complex analysis results and providing strategic advice to internal partners in the insurance industry.

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Advanced Predictive Modeling TechniquesProperty And Casualty Insurance ExperienceKnowledge Of SAS, SQL, RActuarial And Statistical ApproachesFluency In French And English

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Hard Skills

Predictive ModelingStatistical AnalysisMachine Learning ApproachesData AnalysisProcess ImprovementResearch Project ManagementQuantitative AnalysisDecision TreesGradient BoostingRegression Techniques

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStrategic ThinkingCollaborationAdvisory SkillsProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Actuarial ScienceMaster’s Degree Or PhD In Quantitative Field

Industry Keywords

Actuarial ServicesInsurance IndustryPricing TeamsCorporate ActuarialUnderwritingInnovationCommercial ProjectsInternal Decision-Making CommitteesExternal Industry Working GroupsAcademic Collaborations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze structured and unstructured data from a variety of sources using advanced predictive modelling techniques
Carry out research projects for internal partners including pricing, corporate actuarial, commercial, underwriting and innovation
Provide expert advice on potential solutions to insurance industry issues
Position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic and innovative projects
Develop new processes and improve existing processes
Keep up with advancements in advanced analytics and apply them to projects
Communicate assumptions and analysis results to internal partners and management
Represent actuarial services on internal decision-making committees and at meetings
Participate occasionally in external industry working groups and academic collaborations
Serve as a strategic partner and advisor to pricing teams, supporting strategic and operational projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, math or statistics
A minimum of six years of relevant property and casualty insurance experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Academic specialization in a quantitative field (such as a certificate, master’s degree or PhD)
Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec
Advanced proficiency of English, both oral and written
Knowledge of a programming language (SAS, SQL, R, etc.)
Knowledge of actuarial, statistical and machine learning approaches (regressions, decision trees, gradient boosting, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment