Job Description

Product Analyst, Group Insurance Product
Toronto/Winnipeg/Montreal
At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.
This position is a hybrid of work from home and purposeful in-office work and can be located in Toronto, Winnipeg or Laval.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Group Product, the Product Analyst, Group Insurance Product, will work closely with our business partners, delivery and development teams across the company to support projects and initiatives.
We\xe2\x80\x99re looking to hire a self-starter who will challenge the status quo and continually look for ways to improve our offering. If you are a strategic thinker who is also ready to roll your sleeves up and execute on the tactics to deliver the strategy, we want to talk to you!
In the role of Product Analyst, you will:

• Support the business stakeholders through detailed requirements gathering, data modeling and process mapping.
• Liaise with internal and external development teams to develop functional and non-functional data requirement specifications.
• Analyze existing systems and/or business processes to understand both the business environment that the systems support and the technical environment in which they operate.
• Develop test scenarios, identify issues and provide traceability from requirements through development/configuration to delivery of process workflows and procedures.
• Conduct functional, user acceptance testing and system integration testing.
• Contribute to benefits realizations and change management procedures and policies.
• Develop KPI\'s related to the business unit to measure overall effectiveness and efficiency of product initiatives, and develop meaningful reports and dashboards.
• Compile and analyze financial information for the preparation and monitoring of capital and operation budgets and make recommendations regarding future budget needs.
• Coordinate and review monthly and quarterly variance reports for different projects.
• Develop or support strategies, initiate internal consultations, develop policies and present same.
• Ensure appropriate information dissemination and briefings to Manager/Senior Management.
• Support team members by contributing to the continual improvement of methods, tools and techniques that are related to the analysis function

In order to be successful in this role, you will need:

• Deep expertise and understanding of the group benefits industry including funding arrangements and flex programs
• 5+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience providing strategic and innovative solutions to clients\' complex benefits challenges in a client facing or consulting capacity
• 3+ years of hands-on, progressive Business Analysis experience, ideally in financial services,
• Group Benefits Associate (GBA) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation achieved or in progress
• Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) in good standing or willingness to achieve within 90 days of joining People Corporation
• Post-secondary education in a technology, business or finance related field.
• Proficiency and comfort working with multi-channel technology
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Capability with project management methodologies and tools to meet deadlines and provide deliverables
• Strong business acumen and professionalism
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with differing audiences.
• Superior analytical and mathematical skills, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills
• Strong negotiation skills and an ability to manage inter-departmental work relationships.
• Availability to travel on an as needed basis, including travel to corporate offices in other provinces, valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and access to a vehicle is required.
• French language capabilities are an asset

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you:

• Extended health care and dental benefits
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions
• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
• Assistance for the completion of industry designations
• Competitive compensation

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to careers@peoplecorporation.com Job Type: Full-time