Executive Director, Funding, Actuarial & Data Analytics

Executive Director, Funding, Actuarial & Data Analytics

The Ontario Pension Board (OPB) administers the Public Service Pension Plan (the PSPP), a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario. With 100,000 members and $34 billion in assets, the PSPP is one of Canada’s largest pension plans.

OPB uses innovative solutions and strategies to protect members’ retirement security by ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Plan and delivering superior, cost-effective service to clients and stakeholders.

THE OPPORTUNITY

OPB is seeking a strategic leader with exceptional financial acumen, data intelligence, and stakeholder management skills to lead funding strategies, oversee the actuarial services function, and drive the advancement of data analytics practices across the broader organization.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President & Chief Pension Officer, this role will serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team in complex funding and design discussions, bringing expertise and experience to bear on developing recommendations for funding strategies and plans to ensure long-term plan sustainability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement funding strategies, plans, and associated metrics, collaborating closely with internal and external partners.
• Analyze funded status, outlook, and risk, and develop recommendations for contribution and plan design changes.
• Oversee the in-house actuarial team and their delivery of actuarial services.
• Provide strategic direction and guide the relationship with external actuarial advisors.
• Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team on funding and actuarial matters.
• Build and lead a high-performing data analytics function.
• Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging risks.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Must Have

• Comprehensive leadership experience and expertise in financial strategy and/or actuarial services.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of funding models and actuarial practices.
• Significant exposure to and experience in data analytics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A degree in actuarial sciences, data science, finance, business, or related discipline.
• Experience working with defined benefit pension plans.

OPB is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Please advise if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

CONTACT INFORMATION

OPB is partnering with LHH Knightsbridge on this search. Please submit your resume to LHH Knightsbridge if you are interested in this opportunity.

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Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Pension Funds