Manager, Climate Risk Analytics

Job Description

<p><h3>Experience Aviva</h3>
<p>Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.</p>
<p>At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.</p>
<h3>The 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>
<p>This role is a great fit for candidates with either an actuarial or data science background, offering opportunities to apply your expertise in climate and geospatial risk analytics.</p>
<h3>What you’ll do</h3>
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<p><b>Climate Scenario Analysis & Modeling:</b> 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.</p>
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<p><b>Geospatial & Climate Data Integration</b>: Evaluate and integrate climate scenario data sources, hazard maps, damage functions, and geospatial datasets into robust data pipelines.</p>
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<p><b>Quantitative Risk Metrics:</b> 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.</p>
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<p><b>Model Governance & Compliance: </b>Ensure proper documentation, validation, and governance of models in alignment with data and model risk management standards.</p>
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<p><b>Cross‑functional Collaboration:</b> Partner with Finance, Risk, Sustainability, Pricing, ALM, Underwriting, and Aviva Group to embed climate metrics into strategic decisions.</p>
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<p><b>Leadership & Mentorship:</b> Lead and mentor a small team of actuaries, fostering technical excellence and innovation.</p>
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<h3>What you’ll bring</h3>
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<p><b>If you have an actuarial skill set</b>: 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.</p>
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<p><b>If you have a data science skill set:</b> 5+ years in data science/engineering with extensive geospatial analytics experience, preferably in P&C insurance.</p>
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<p>Strong proficiency in Python/R; familiarity with QGIS/ArcGIS.</p>
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<p>Highly organized, collaborative, and capable of influencing stakeholders through clear, fact‑based insights.</p>
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<p>Strong communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.</p>
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<h3>What makes you stand out</h3>
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<p>Experience with CAT modeling, Bayesian statistics, and climate/hydrological modeling is an asset.</p>
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<p>Familiarity with climate science, actuarial practices, and regulatory standards related to climate risk.</p>
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<h3>What you’ll get</h3>
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<p>Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.</p>
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<p>Hybrid flexible work model.</p>
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<p>Outstanding career development opportunities.</p>
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<p>We’ll support your professional development education.</p>
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<p>Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.</p>
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<p>Employee‑driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.</p>
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<p>Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<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></p>
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