Actuarial Support Lead Tester

Job Description

Responsible for designing and executing comprehensive actuarial test cases while validating systems, models, and calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with RBC standards. This role involves detailed test planning, manual and automated test execution, defect management, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to maintain quality and operational excellence.

• Develop detailed, comprehensive test cases based on approved test plans and requirements
• Design test scenarios covering functional integrations and testing needs
• Prepare and validate test data to support accurate test execution
• Document test cases and maintain organized test documentation.

• Execute approved test cases manually and/or using automated testing tools
• Perform system validation testing on actuarial models, calculations and processes
• Compare actual results against expected outcomes and identify discrepancies
• Verify fixes and conduct regression testing
• Log and track defects with clear actionable documentation.

• Provide detailed information on defect reproduction, impact and root cause observations
• Collaborate with Digital and Data teams and Business Partners to verify defect resolutions

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive testing documentations and audit trails
• Follow RBC quality and governance standards and the Agile Operating Model for testing and implementation.

• Test case design & documentation – Ability to create comprehensive, well‑organized test cases from requirements
• Manual and automated testing – Experience with both approaches; ideally familiarity with automation tools
• Test data preparation – Understanding of data validation and test environment setup
• Defect tracking & logging – Proficiency with bug tracking systems and clear documentation practices
• Actuarial systems experience (or financial/banking domain) – Understanding of model validation and calculation processes is a significant advantage
• Regulatory compliance awareness – Familiarity with quality standards and audit requirements
• Attention to detail – Critical for test case accuracy and defect documentation
• Cross‑functional collaboration – Must work effectively with Digital, Data, and Business teams
• Problem‑solving mindset – Ability to identify root causes and reproduction steps

• Bilingual (English and French)

Whether it’s developing new skills, opportunities to innovate and grow, modern and comprehensive benefits, or the flexibility to enjoy the moments that matter, at RBC you have everything you need at your fingertips to build your career and life.

• Working with an award‑winning team Awards | RBC Diversity & Inclusion
• A comprehensive Total Rewards package that prioritizes your overall wellbeing, including flexible and modern benefits, competitive compensation and stock options
• Work where you belong as part of a supportive, inclusive team and company that celebrate your unique perspectives, background and experience and want you to bring your whole self to work, every day.
• Leaders who are invested in your success and provide opportunities to learn, to grow and to try new things. Develop new skills, sharpen existing ones and explore paths you never knew existed with a host of learning programs and tools designed to support you in every phase of your career.
• An opportunity to have real impact on the lives of our clients and the communities you serve.
• RBCI software tools to boost your productivity

Business Intelligence (BI), Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Product Services

Address: MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:

MISSISSAUGA

City:
Mississauga

Country:
Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform: INSURANCE

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

The expected pay range for this position is: $55,000.00 - $90,000.00. The pay range provided is for the primary work location referenced in the Additional Job Details section of this job posting. Pay ranges may differ based on location. If the posting lists multiple job locations, a recruiter can confirm availability of the role and the relevant pay rage for the additional locations listed.

RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

You have the potential to earn RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided that business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.