Pension and Benefit Actuarial Services - Manager - Montreal | ErnstYoung Job

Job Description

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The opportunity

Pension and benefit programs are becoming increasingly complex as organizations respond to changing workforce expectations, financial pressures, transaction activity and evolving governance requirements. EY's People Advisory Services Reward team brings together actuarial, legal, compensation and tax professionals to help clients understand and manage these challenges.

As a Manager in our Pension Actuarial practice, you'll lead actuarial and advisory engagements across pension valuations, audit support, transaction due diligence and broader pension and benefits consulting. You'll work directly with clients to translate complex actuarial findings into practical business insights, while managing project teams and delivering high-quality work across multiple engagements.

You'll also collaborate with EY professionals across disciplines and geographies, contribute to the development of our people and solutions, and help strengthen client relationships and grow the practice.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead pension actuarial and advisory engagements, including pension and post-employment benefit accounting, audit support, transaction due diligence and related consulting projects.
• Oversee actuarial analyses, assumptions, models and client deliverables, applying sound professional judgment and maintaining a strong focus on quality.
• Translate complex actuarial results, financial impacts and risk considerations into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders and clients.
• Manage engagement scope, timelines, budgets, priorities and risks while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary EY teams and clients.
• Serve as a key client contact, build trusted relationships and identify opportunities to provide broader pension, benefits and Reward support.
• Lead and coach team members, review their work and support their technical and professional development.
• Collaborate with audit, transaction, tax, legal, HR and compensation professionals to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, presentations, market insights and the development of new client opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen methodologies, improve processes, enhance efficiency and manage engagement risk.
• Stay current on developments affecting pension plans, post-employment benefits and the broader retirement landscape, and share relevant insights with clients and colleagues.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong pension actuarial knowledge, supported by sound analytical, financial and professional judgment.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Experience building client relationships and communicating technical concepts clearly to actuarial and non-actuarial stakeholders.
• Ability to review complex analyses, identify key issues and translate findings into practical, executive-ready insights.
• Effective team leadership and coaching skills, with a collaborative approach to working across disciplines.
• Commercial awareness, curiosity and a proactive approach to identifying client needs and improving how work is delivered.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and confidence using Microsoft Office tools to develop analyses, reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• University education in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance or a related field.
• Associate or Fellow designation from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, or an equivalent recognized actuarial credential.
• Typically, 5 or more years of relevant pension actuarial experience, including pension valuation and post-employment benefit accounting work.
• Experience managing actuarial projects, reviewing the work of others and interacting directly with clients.
• Consulting, audit support or transaction-related pension experience is an asset.

What we look for

We're looking for an experienced pension actuarial professional who combines technical credibility with strong client and team leadership. You are comfortable taking ownership of complex work, explaining actuarial matters in a clear and practical way, and helping others develop. You bring curiosity, sound judgment and a collaborative mindset, and you are motivated by the opportunity to broaden your impact within an integrated Reward practice.

What we offer you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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