Actuarial Manager - Valuation

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Department Overview

TDIGI's Corporate Actuarial team is accountable for the assessment of policy liabilities according to TDI’s Risk Appetite Statement using accepted actuarial practice and regulatory requirements in Canada.  The valuation team's responsibilities are to ensure the model underlying the calculation of the technical provisions appropriately addresses the main risk drivers ensuring the appropriateness of methodologies and assumptions made.

Job Description

The Reserving (Valuation) team is part of the Corporate Actuarial department and is responsible for the actuarial evaluation of claims reserves, including case reserves, IBNR, reserve adjustments, and reserve movement analyses, within a financial close and corporate governance context.  In this role, the candidate will contribute to the success of the Valuation team by providing guidance, support, leadership and appropriate coaching in the execution of the team's main responsibilities, including:

Reserves Valuation:

• Responsible for the establishment of actuarial provisions for all lines of business and the methodologies underlying key assumption selections used in the quarterly valuation process.
• Responsible for monthly monitoring and modification of key assumptions over time and measuring impacts of changes.
• Responsible for the delivery of claims liabilities and ultimate profitability of insurance entities.
• Create and deliver forward‑looking analyses that translate complex reserving results into clear insights on emerging trends.
• Coordinate the creation of decks to communicate the key findings and outcomes of the monthly analysis to executives and loss reserve committee members.
• Responsible for the estimation of average reserves to input into the operational system.
• Collaborate with various business partners to discuss ongoing business initiatives and emerging trends.
• Oversee that the overall process is well governed and documented to comply with SOX requirements and other standard requirements.
• Communicate/provide with external and internal auditors data as well as key assumptions and selection criteria. Key source in providing internal audit with necessary support.

Reporting

• Responsible for the creation of all legal entities Appointed Actuaries Reports (AAR) and supporting documentation.
• Coordinates the communication and certification of the financial results with various business partners, including external auditors, AMF and OSFI.
• Supervise the maintenance and creation of meaningful reports to monitor the adequacy of actuarial provisions over time. Actual losses versus expected losses are monitored monthly.

Job Requirements

Professional Requirements:

• Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society or Canadian Institute of Actuaries is an asset
• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science or other quantitative areas of study
• Minimum 8 years of diversified actuarial experience in a general insurance company
• Management experience and/or ability to develop, coach and inspire a team to support medium to long-term business needs

Analytical/technical Skills:

• Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts
• Stands out for his/her judgment and analytical mind
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify risks/issues and recommend solutions
• Recognized for his/her thoroughness and the quality of his/her work
• Has work experience with MS Excel (VBA), programming languages (eg. R/SAS/Python)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to operate in an evolving, often ambiguous, environment
• Ability to challenge status quo and to influence change
• High degree of organizational awareness and sensitivity - strong ability to manage productive relationships with business partners and stakeholders at various levels

Who We Are:

As part of TD Bank Group, one of Canada's largest financial institutions, at TD Insurance, we care for Canadian families, making it easy to get the best advice, protection, and support in their moments of need, always.

TD Insurance offers a wide range of products, including General Insurance and Life and Health. Everyday, we strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for more than four million customers who count on us.

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Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. 

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
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