Manager, Climate Risk Analytics

Job Description

<p><p>Join to apply for the <b>Manager, Climate Risk Analytics</b> role at <b>Aviva Canada</b>.</p>
<h3>Opportunity</h3>
<p>Join us in shaping the future of insurance resilience. At Aviva Canada, you will lead innovative climate scenario and geospatial analytics to meet and exceed OSFI B-15 Climate Risk Management expectations. Your work will embed climate risk insights into enterprise-wide decision‑making — helping protect communities, drive innovation, and set sustainability standards in the P&C insurance industry.</p>
<h3>What You'll Do</h3>
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<li>Climate Scenario Analysis & Modeling: Develop methodologies and analytical tools to quantify impacts under multiple climate scenarios and time horizons, focusing on physical risks. Build and validate climate‑conditioned CAT models using vendor platforms (e.g., RMS/Moody’s) and internal statistical‑based climate risk models.</li>
<li>Geospatial & Climate Data Integration: Evaluate and integrate climate scenario data sources, hazard maps, damage functions, and geospatial datasets into robust data pipelines.</li>
<li>Quantitative Risk Metrics: Generate detailed and portfolio‑level risk metrics including AAL, EP, PML, and CvaR to assess climate‑related exposures. Build interactive geospatial dashboards that translate complex data into actionable insights for business decision‑making.</li>
<li>Model Governance & Compliance: Ensure proper documentation, validation, and governance of models in alignment with data and model risk management standards.</li>
<li>Cross‑functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Risk, Sustainability, Pricing, ALM, Underwriting, and Aviva Group to embed climate metrics into strategic decisions.</li>
<li>Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor a small team of actuaries, fostering technical excellence and innovation.</li>
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<h3>What You'll Bring</h3>
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<li>If you have an actuarial skill set: FCAS/FCIA with 5+ years or ACAS/ACIA with 10+ years of P&C actuarial experience, ideally with exposure to climate risk analytics, CAT/geospatial modeling, or capital modeling.</li>
<li>If you have a data science skill set: 5+ years in data science/engineering with extensive geospatial analytics experience, preferably in P&C insurance.</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in Python/R; familiarity with QGIS/ArcGIS.</li>
<li>Highly organized, collaborative, and capable of influencing stakeholders through clear, fact‑based insights.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.</li>
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<h3>What Makes You Stand Out</h3>
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<li>Experience with CAT modeling, Bayesian statistics, and climate/hydrological modeling is an asset.</li>
<li>Familiarity with climate science, actuarial practices, and regulatory standards related to climate risk.</li>
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<h3>What You'll Get</h3>
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<li>Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.</li>
<li>Hybrid flexible work model.</li>
<li>Outstanding career development opportunities.</li>
<li>Support for professional development education.</li>
<li>Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.</li>
<li>Employee‑driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.</li>
<li>Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.</li>
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<h3>Accommodations</h3>
<p>Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.</p>
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
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<li>Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level</li>
<li>Employment type: Full‑time</li>
<li>Job function: Finance and Sales</li>
<li>Industry: Insurance</li>
<li>Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted internally & externally.</li>
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