Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Group Annuity Pricing team is seeking an accomplished leader to drive strategic excellence and innovation across the Canadian group annuity pricing function. In this role, you will help shape pricing strategy, develop next‑generation tools and processes that enhance business performance, and guide a collaborative approach to complex transactions with both our internal and external stakeholders. You will combine technical expertise with proven leadership capabilities to inspire teams, drive continuous improvement, and deliver measurable business impact. This is an opportunity to influence key decisions, accelerate organizational capabilities, and position the team for success in the group annuity business.

People Leadership

Train, peer review, and mentor actuarial staff to ensure high‑quality work product and professional development

Build and lead high‑performing teams; establish ambitious goals and foster an inspiring, collaborative work environment

Business Development

Meet sales and bottom‑line targets while maintaining robust client relationships

Negotiate contracts with plan sponsors and consultants; drive enterprise connectivity initiatives

Client Relationship Management

Develop and strengthen reinsurance partnerships and internal cross‑functional relationships

Support the Operations team in the proper administration of placed deals

Collaborate with RBC legal counsel on contract terms, business procedures, and policy development

Strategic Initiatives





Lead the development and implementation of innovative reinsurance pricing solutions for our group annuity block of business

Oversee contracting, negotiations, and cross‑functional coordination with Risk and Operations partners to ensure successful transaction implementation

Contribute to strategic planning and explore emerging technologies, including AI‑driven tools, to enhance our offerings

Pricing & Market Expertise

Lead group annuity pricing transactions from conception through execution

Stay current with global longevity trends through research, industry webcasts, and market analysis

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or accounting

FSA/FCIA designation or ASA with equivalent combined education and experience

10+ years of life insurance and/or reinsurance experience in pricing or product development

Strong actuarial modelling and technical skills, including proficiency with:

GGY Axis and DataLink

Power BI

MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to prioritize complex tasks, meet deadlines, and drive efficiency in fast‑paced environments

Advanced written and verbal communication skills,



including the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly, draft precise documentation, and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders

Superior customer service skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player

Ability to synthesize complex market and business data for strategic decision‑making

Nice to Have

Knowledge of Group Annuity, Reinsurance, and/or IFRS17

Prior experience with mortality studies and strong understanding of mortality trends

Predictive analytics knowledge

Experience managing staff

Experience with AI tools and pricing technology development

Familiarity with longevity risk and reinsurance market dynamics

Previous exposure to strategic initiatives and business development

Experience presenting to senior management and external stakeholders

What’s in it for you?

A Total Rewards program that includes flexible benefits, work/life balance and career development programs and investment and retirement savings plans

Competitive pay and high‑earning potential

All the tools, training, and team support you need to grow your career

Flexible work/life balance options

RBCI software tools to boost your productivity

Job Skills

Actuarial Modeling

Actuarial Services

Critical Thinking

Industry Knowledge

Insurance Finance and Actuarial Concepts

Multi‑Level Communication

Probability Theory

Risk Analysis Management

Risk Management

System Applications

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📌 Associate Director, Group Annuity Pricing (Manitoba)
🏢 RBC
📍 Manitoba