BMO Insurance Actuarial Rotation Program (New Graduate) - Spring 2025 Start Date

10/04/2024

Address:

250 Yonge Street

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French translation to follow.

While working towards completing your Fellowship of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries you will rotate to a different department every 18 months. This program will give Actuarial graduates an opportunity to broaden their actuarial and business experience, working within various areas of the organization.

We offer a friendly and supportive work environment that rewards initiative and commitment. With many other students and actuaries working with you, there’s a tremendous support system in place to help guide you through exams and work challenges.

This role starts June 2025. We are actively seeking students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, graduating Spring 2025.

Rotations could include:

• Actuarial Pricing
• Corporate Actuarial
• Reinsurance
• Investments & AML
• Corporate Risk

You will take on responsibilities similar to the description listed below. 

Tout en travaillant à l'obtention de votre Fellow de l'Institut canadien des actuaires (FICA), vous serez affecté à un service différent tous les 18 mois. Ce programme donnera aux diplômés en actuariat l'occasion d'élargir leur expérience actuarielle et commerciale en travaillant dans divers secteurs de l'organisation.

Nous offrons un environnement de travail amical et positif qui récompense l'initiative et l'engagement. Grâce aux nombreux autres étudiants et actuaires qui travaillent avec vous, vous bénéficiez d'un formidable système de soutien pour vous aider à passer les examens et à relever les défis du travail.

Ce poste débute en juin 2025. Nous recherchons activement des étudiants inscrits à un programme de premier cycle, qui obtiendront leur diplôme au printemps 2025.

Les rotations pourraient inclure :

• Tarification actuarielle
• Actuariat d'entreprise
• Réassurance
• Investissements et lutte contre le blanchiment d'argent
• Risque d'entreprise

Vous assumerez des responsabilités similaires à la description ci-dessous.

Prices insurance products with up-to-date pricing assumptions, performing cash flow testing for assigned insurance products and using the required actuarial technology. Monitors lapse, mortality/morbidity experience on an on-going basis and provides reporting on the profitability of new products and/or product enhancements. Provides actuarial services expertise and advisory support for all insurance products of BMO Life Assurance – from direct marketing, Life insurance through agency operations, structured settlements and group annuity contracts (known as terminal funding), SPIAs, segregated funds and other retirement and investment products.

• Analyzes, evaluates and compares competitor insurance products for the high net worth market and other markets.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Analyzes company data to provide management reporting on insurance industry and internal business trends.
• Creates and validates Excel spreadsheets to accurately reflect product values, marketing concepts and company profitability on a monthly basis, including analysis and commentary.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Provides input for continuous improvement of processes and procedures to support more effective operations.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Provides sales support and business expertise in the production of insurance quotes for high net worth clients and other clients upon request.
• Performs required illustrations based on defined parameters using business judgment and makes appropriate referrals for illustrations of higher complexity and large policy over product’s maximum issue limit.
• Provides business and technical expertise when required for management reporting, special projects and technology issues.
• Provides input into product design using actuarial experience and competitive & industry knowledge, including presenting counter proposals as required for new and existing products.
• Provides an ongoing competitive analysis of BMO insurance products and identifies opportunities for business growth.
• Coordinates provision of management information, according to established needs and timelines, for use in internal and external audits and for general management information.
• Reviews progress to plans, and participates in the implementation of actions necessary to correct internal and external issues.
• Focus may be on a business/group.
• Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works mostly independently.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

  Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an actuarial science or mathematics degree program.
• Successful completion of at least 1 SOA exam and actively pursuing an FSA/FCIA designation.
• Combination of excellent analytical and mathematical skills with strong work ethic.
• Strong software skills in MS Excel and MS Access database.
• Knowledge of life insurance products is an asset.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.

$49,000.00 - $90,800.00

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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