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Whatever your role at Eckler, you’ll make a difference. Your passion and drive will help us deliver on our purpose: To care and to do right by people so that together we can achieve a brighter, more secure future.
We’re proud of what we do. And we’re really good at it thanks to our high-performance workplace. A place where anyone can be a creative problem solver and innovator. A place where collaboration matters. A place where diversity is celebrated. A place where everyone is free to be their authentic self.
We are looking for a talented and hardworking Pension Actuarial Analyst Co-op for a 4-month term to join our dedicated team of pension actuaries and consultants. We need someone with superb communication and interpersonal skills, who is highly motivated, has a fine eye for detail, and can juggle multiple tasks and deliverables.
A typical day-in-the life of a Pension Actuarial Analyst involves performing data activities, actuarial analysis, and calculations for a variety of clients to support the valuation process and ensure compliance with plan and government requirements. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry to deliver customized solutions to Eckler’s growing client base across Canada.
If you are looking to hone in on your actuarial skills – or take them to the next level – then this may be the right role for you!
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Interpret pension plan documents and administrative policies
- Examine and verify trust financial statements
- Program and determine liabilities using actuarial principles and valuation technology and processes for a variety of valuation types (going concern, solvency, windup, accounting, conversions, projections) and a variety of funding methods, prepare gain and loss analysis and test cases
- Value employer benefits liabilities under various plan design scenarios and for special costings
- Collect and analyze plan experience data for input into assumption development
- Use proprietary technology to determine employer contributions, accounting expenses, and draft reports for review by other team members
- Develop routine client correspondence
- Complete commuted value calculations, produce employee benefit statements and file annual government reports and forms
- Maintain communication with clients regarding data; liaise with financial institutions to resolve fund related queries; respond to queries from internal clients with respect to data, benefit calculations, administration functions, and valuation issues
- Oversee the activities of administrators, and provide them with technical guidance and peer review
- Adhere to established quality processes and standards.
What we offer
- Collaborative and engaging atmosphere
- Working with colleagues across Canada
- Opportunities to help grow and evolve our practices
- Competitive total rewards package in terms of salary, bonus and benefits (commensurate with experience level)
- Flexible work from home policy
- Generous actuarial study program
- A collegial, comfortable work environment with a “dress for your day” dress code
- Modern new office conveniently located on the Yonge subway line
What you offer
- Post secondary degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance or related discipline
- Minimum 2 SOA professional exams
- Superior analytical skills and expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel combined with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and database management
- Demonstrated ability to follow established standards/procedures
- Ability to work in a team environment while managing multiple priorities
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Commitment to superior client satisfaction
How to apply:
Apply to the position through this posting with a copy of your cover letter, resume and transcripts for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Who we are
Eckler is Canada’s largest independent actuarial consulting firm. Based in Canada and the Caribbean, we’re a team of committed and highly skilled professionals consulting in the areas of pension, retirement, financial wellness, investment, group benefits, insurance, compensation, communication, and technology consulting. Owned and operated by its active Principals, the company has earned a reputation for service continuity and high professional standards. Eckler is a founding member of Abelica Global – an international alliance of independent actuarial and consulting firms operating in over 20 countries.
At Eckler, we value diversity of all types. Our organization is made up of smart, collaborative, and thoughtful people with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and experiences. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace and encourage all interested applicants to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to careers@eckler.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the short list will be contacted.
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