Senior Manager, Actuarial - Life Practice

About the role

Oliver Wyman's Life Actuarial Practice is hiring a Senior Manager in Toronto. You will work directly with Partners, senior client executives and industry leaders on high-impact engagements, serving as the day-to-day leader of complex client projects. The role suits an experienced actuary who can lead complex engagements with minimal oversight, build trusted advisor relationships and deliver practical solutions across North America.

Key responsibilities

• Lead medium-to-large life insurance client engagements across Canada, the Caribbean and the U.S., initially focusing on Canadian needs, including IFRS 17 financial reporting, LICAT capital management, ALM, financial projections, product pricing, M&A and external peer reviews.
• Manage scope, resources, timelines, budgets, risks and deliverables, working closely with Partners and Principals.
• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, own ongoing communication and ensure technical accuracy in your own work and in the work of junior staff.
• Produce executive-level management reports and present findings to internal senior leaders, clients and executives.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, stay up to date on industry trends and regulations, and promote knowledge sharing and coaching of consultants.
• Support proposal development, client pursuits and the development of Oliver Wyman's actuarial tools, and work in partnership with management consulting and actuarial practices.

Required profile

• Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) and Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), or equivalent actuarial credentials.
• 8+ years of actuarial experience in life insurance, consulting, reinsurance or regulatory organizations.
• Deep experience with Canadian life insurance reporting and regulatory frameworks, including IFRS 17, LICAT and Appointed Actuary responsibilities.
• Proven ability to lead complex engagements independently and proven project management experience leading multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams.
• Experience reviewing technical work, coaching junior actuaries and leading multidisciplinary project teams.

What we offer

• Base salary range of CAD 160,000 to CAD 185,000, depending on experience, skills, training, location, certifications and education.
• Possible eligibility for performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work, with colleagues expected in the local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week.