Senior Actuarial Analyst (Toronto, Kitchener/Waterloo, or Montreal)

The Opportunity Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada. If you have experience in P&C Pricing and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Zurich Canada Technical Underwriting is looking for a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join our growing Commercial Business unit. Reporting to VP & Actuarial Director, you will play a key role in shaping pricing and portfolio strategies across Zurich Canada's Commercial Insurance business. You will work closely with underwriting, technical underwriting, and global pricing experts to deliver data-driven insights that influence business decisions and support profitable growth. This posting is for an existing vacancy. This role offers exceptional exposure to pricing analytics, portfolio management, underwriting strategy, and transformation initiatives, providing a unique opportunity to accelerate your actuarial career while making a meaningful impact on business performance. We are passionate about leveraging data, analytics, and automation to improve decision making and business outcomes. Candidates will have opportunities to work with advanced analytics tools and contribute to the continued evolution of Zurich's pricing capabilities.Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals. This is a hybrid work opportunity where the role can be based in a Zurich Canada office (including Toronto, Kitchener / Waterloo, Montreal). Zurich hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.What you will doDevelop pricing insights and recommendations that support profitable growth across Zurich Canada's Commercial Insurance portfolios.Analyze portfolio performance, identify emerging trends, and help drive portfolio management strategies.Build, enhance, and maintain actuarial pricing models, rating structures, and analytical tools.Partner with underwriters and technical underwriting teams to deliver pricing solutions for new and renewal business.Support strategic initiatives including pricing transformation, segmentation, and modernization of underwriting capabilities.Translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.Collaborate with global actuarial teams to share best practices and leverage leading pricing techniques and methodologies.Contribute to pricing governance, model documentation, and compliance with organizational standards.Ensure the implementation of required governance processes, maintaining compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.Have the opportunity to develop an international network as we often share and leverage insights on best practices with our global colleagues.Job Qualifications – What you bring to the tableRequired:Strong verbal and written communication skillsBachelor’s Degree in Mathematics / Statistics / Actuarial Sciences or other technical degreeProgress toward ACAS designation (typically 5+ exams completed) or equivalent actuarial qualification recognized by the CIA.3 or more years of experience in the Actuarial areaExperience with Microsoft Excel and/or knowledge of statistical analysis software (such as SQL and R)Preferred:Previous actuarial experience in Commercial lines of businessNear ACAS designationExperience in multiple functional areas (pricing, reserving, capital management) valued.Ability to explain technical analysis results to non-technical audiences.Experience collaborating on cross-functional team projects.At Zurich Canada, we are committed to pay equity. We determine compensation based on objective criteria such as skills, experience, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 . This range reflects the expected pay for the role across Canada and may vary depending on factors like office location, specific responsibilities, and individual qualifications. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable compensation range, but starting salaries may exceed this range based on a candidate’s skills and experience. Our CultureWe have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package. We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that. We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion. We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources. We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award. Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.About UsZurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 900 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at . A future with ZurichNow is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process. 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