Senior Advisor, Actuarial Analysis, Statistics

Desjardins

. Advise clients and partners on positioning, planning, development, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising on strategic project development and execution, with a strong focus on profitability and risk management. Proficient in statistical modeling and analysis to support decision-making in actuarial initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeCasualty Actuarial Society ExaminationsFellow-Level (FCIA) ExaminationStatistical ModelingStrategic Mindset

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Hard Skills

Statistical ModelingProject DevelopmentRisk ManagementPolicy DevelopmentData AnalysisActuarial AnalysisDecision-Making SupportStrategic PlanningProfitability AnalysisStakeholder Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer FocusInterpersonal SavvyAction OrientedNimble Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

Casualty Actuarial Society ExaminationsFellow-Level (FCIA) Examination

Industry Keywords

Strategic ProjectsActuarial InitiativesDecision-Making BodiesExternal PartnershipsRisk-Return Ratios

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients and partners on positioning, planning, development, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives
Develop and update policies, standards, models, and programs supporting strategic projects and initiatives
Identify, analyze, and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
Represent the unit before decision-making bodies
Represent Desjardins’s position when making agreements with external partners and organizations
Ensure profitability and balanced risk-return ratios for products and services
Establish reserves
Produce statistical models that inform decision-making
Analyze problems and business opportunities for actuarial initiatives
Lead complex and innovative development projects and strategic initiatives
Serve as a specialist advisor, subject matter expert, resource person, and coach for decision-making bodies
Coordinate with stakeholders across multiple fields

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Successful completion of at least five examinations of the Casualty Actuarial Society or a Fellow-level (FCIA) examination of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written
Action oriented
Customer Focus
Differences
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning
Strategic mindset

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
Accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process