Juan Manuel Martinez
Consulting Actuary @Valani Global
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WORK HISTORY
Consulting Actuary @Valani Global
Toronto, ON, CA
Lead actuarial modeling and IFRS 17 engagements for life and P&C clients, with a focus on Moody’s Analytics GGY AXIS and RiskIntegrity for IFRS 17. Collaborate with technology and accounting teams to ensure accurate implementation and reporting. Deliver high-quality solutions to emerging client needs, including diagnostics, reporting fixes, and model enhancements. Provide mentorship to junior staff.• Built Excel-based IFRS 17 models for a new P&C client’s home warranty product, linking appointed actuary exhibits to RiskIntegrity for IFRS 17 and delivering a monthly interim reporting tool.• Identified and corrected a $100M misclassification in a life client’s IFRS 17 Balance Sheet (AOCI vs. CSM), presenting the issue and resolution plan to senior management and coordinating next steps with auditors.• Improved year-end financial results by $10M for a life client through targeted model and reporting enhancements, earning direct recognition from the CEO.• Redesigned a client’s AXIS table input process by migrating asset formatting from Excel to Azure Data Factory, significantly reducing manual intervention and accelerating delivery timelines.
EDUCATION
University of Waterloo
Master of Mathematics, Actuarial Science
McGill University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Honours Mathematics and Physics
SKILLS
ABOUT JUAN MANUEL MARTINEZ
Experienced actuarial professional with a strong focus on life insurance modeling and financial reporting. Demonstrated success in building actuarial models from scratch, identifying and resolving high-impact financial reporting issues, and driving measurable improvements in year-end results. Highly adaptable and self-driven, with a talent for recognizing patterns, developing frameworks, and translating technical concepts into clear, actionable insights. Fluent in French and English, with strong proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese. Skilled in Moody’s Analytics GGY AXIS and RiskIntegrity for IFRS 17.Core Competencies:Actuarial Modeling (Life and P&C)| GGY AXIS | IFRS 17 | Financial Reporting | SQL Server and VBA | Process Automation | Executive & Cross-Functional Communication | Software Adaptation & Self-Learning | Model Build & Validation | RiskIntegrity for IFRS 17 | Analytical Framework DevelopmentFavourite quotes:\"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.\"~ Thomas Jefferson\"You miss 100% of the shots you never take.\"~ Wayne Gretzky\"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.\"~ Albert Einstein
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