Job Information
WTW Director - Life and Annuities Consulting, Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia
The individual in this role will work as a leader of several project teams supporting clients on a wide variety of engagements covering topics such as financial modeling, financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, pricing, and product development. Our clients demand leading edge products and expertise, and as a director with our firm, you can expect to gain tremendous exposure to all facets of life and annuity operations. This position comes with significant upwards potential for a successful and motivated candidate.
Note : Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
The Role
Lead parts of large projects or whole small projects to meet client engagement objectives
Manage and direct more junior colleagues that perform analysis and develop tools, ensuring a high quality work product has been prepared and will be delivered the client
Share knowledge and experience with other colleagues
Mentor junior colleagues
Work collaboratively with others on a project team
Review peer work product as a quality control measure
Lead client correspondence in both written and verbal format
Lead meetings and interactions with clients, managing expections and raise appropriate issues to Client Relationship Managers
Contribut to development of intellectual capital that leads to our service offerings such as Predictive Analytics, Financial Modeling, Experience Analysis, Regulation Changes among others
Support revenue generation for the firm by meeting billable hour expectations and generating new business as part of the broader client relationship management team
Complete CE requirements to maintain SOA and CIA credentials
The Requirements
At least 10 years of experience in an actuarial role at a life insurance company, consulting firm, or financial services organization
Strong technical skills, preferably with ability to direct and review work produced in at least one of: Microsoft Excel with VBA, SQL, or R
Expertise in financial modeling and leading projects using AXIS software is a plus
Expertise in at least one specific life insurance and/or annuity product line
Expertise in Canadian financial reporting including IFRS 17.
Motivated, independent learner willing to share their knowledge with others
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a local team and coordinate teams across multiple offices
Ability to direct work involving technical issues and requiring problem solving skills
Ability to effectively assist junior colleagues
Ability to explain the big picture as to why an assignment needs to be performed, how it fits in to the final objective and ensure that tasks performed are directly linked to client objectives
Ability to balance supporting and leading multiple projects with multiple clients, including timely communication of project and deliverable status
Flexibility to put in extra effort to meet client deadlines when necessary
Strong oral and written communication skills to explain work product, findings, and recommendations to junior colleagues, peers, and clients
FCIA required
Prior client-facing, consulting experience preferred
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation
The base salary being offered for this role is $225,000. CAD -$300,000 CAD. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
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