Partner, Actuarial Consulting | Retirement Consulting

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Partner, Actuarial Consulting | Retirement Consulting

Organization: TELUS Health

Location: Toronto

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Join our team and what we’ll accomplish together

TELUS Health Retirement Consulting practice brings over 60 years of experience and innovative thought leadership to pension & savings, actuarial, compensation and overall financial well-being consulting and outsourcing. Our purpose is to improve the financial wellbeing of individuals and the organizational resilience of employers and fiduciaries. We are also one of the largest pension plan administrators in Canada, serving over five million plan participants. We are a diverse organization with unparalleled capabilities for our clients and their people.

The Defined Benefits and Actuarial Services practice within Retirement Consulting is composed of a dedicated group of nation-wide professionals with extensive experience in the fields of pension & savings and actuarial consulting. We specialize in providing strategic guidance, expert analysis, and effective risk management to help our clients offer the best pension plan for their plan members. With a deep understanding of complex mathematical models and statistical analysis, our team excels in assessing and quantifying risks in the retirement landscape. Our Defined Benefits and Actuarial Services Consulting team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every engagement.

Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

Are you an accomplished actuarial professional looking for an exciting leadership opportunity? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Partner to join our actuarial practice within Retirement Consulting. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business growth, managing client relationships, providing strategic actuarial expertise, and fostering positive team engagement. Your role will involve cultivating strong partnerships with clients, leading business development initiatives, delivering high-level actuarial consulting services, and fostering a collaborative team environment within the DB pension space. With your exceptional leadership skills, industry knowledge, and business acumen, you will play a pivotal role in shaping TELUS Health’s success and positioning us as a leader in the market. Join us and be part of a collaborative and innovative team that is revolutionizing the DB pension actuarial consulting landscape.

What you’ll do…

1. Client Relationship Management: as a trusted advisor, responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients; understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.
2. Business Development: play a crucial role in driving business growth for Retirement Consulting by identifying new business opportunities with existing and new clients positioning TELUS Health as a leader in the market.
3. Strategic Consulting: provide strategic consulting services to clients by helping them design and manage retirement plans, assess plan funding and risk, develop investment strategies, and navigate regulatory compliance requirements, offering insights and recommendations based on your deep understanding of actuarial principles, financial markets, and industry trends.
4. Team Leadership: lead team engagement by providing mentorship, guidance and technical expertise to team members, fostering their professional development. Ensure effective teamwork, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

You have

• 15+ years of experience in pension plan consulting
• Professional actuarial designation such as FCIA, ASA or FSA
• Strong client relationship management, up to C-suite, based on trusted advisor model
• Solid understanding of actuarial principles, financial markets, and industry developments and emerging trends
• Ability to identify new business opportunities, drive revenue growth, and meet budget and profitability targets
• Proven leadership and mentorship to team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment

What you bring

• Ability to understand client needs, provide strategic guidance, and ensure client satisfaction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a deep understanding of mathematical models and statistical analysis
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex actuarial concepts to clients and stakeholders
• Continuous learning and staying updated with the latest developments in actuarial science and industry trends

Nice to Have

• Bilingual (English and French)

Additional Information:

• Location Flexibility: The location for this role is flexible. If you are located outside of the Atlantic provinces, occasional travel will be required.
• Workstyles: This position offers flexible workstyles to accommodate various work environments and preferences.