Advisor, Strategy and Performance, P&C Insurance

Desjardins Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a strategic consultant to support senior leadership in decision-making and strategy development. This role involves analyzing market data, creating strong stakeholder relationships, and utilizing analytical skills to guide implementation of strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and strong communication skills in both French and English.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Experience in strategic consulting or internal strategy teams is preferred.
• Strong communication skills in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans alongside senior leaders.
• Analyze data to guide decision-making processes.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to implement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Property & Casualty Insurance Sector is facing a multitude of key trends that are leading it to change and adapt at a rapid pace: accelerating digitization and the emergence of new technologies (telematics, artificial intelligence, insurtechs, etc.); changing customer needs (growing demand for personalized experiences, etc.); increased regulatory requirements; growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues; pressure on traditional cost structures and revenue streams, etc. The decisions made by industry players to create winning conditions for the future are critical. Like a team of external strategy/management consultants, our business strategy team focuses on growing and improving the business through strategic planning and execution by guiding the organization's key stakeholders in making major decisions. You facilitate decision-making at the senior leadership level by developing credible, fact-based analysis to support recommendations on the best corporate strategy to adopt. You need to be creative, share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of the organization's objectives and priorities. You effectively and succinctly articulate complex ideas verbally, in written form and with slides/charts. You must have strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, analyze and interpret data to inform strategic decision-making. You work with different stakeholders, so you need to be able to collaborate with cross functional teams, including technical specialists, subject matter experts and senior decision-makers. You need to influence them and gain their trust.More specifically, you will be required to:

• Work with the organization's senior leaders to develop and implement strategic plans and make recommendations to promote growth and improvement

• Analyze and interpret data to guide the decision-making process

• Analyze markets and industries to inform decision-making on critical initiatives for the organization

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and work with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives

• Stay informed and contribute to the analysis of industry trends and emerging technologies by assessing their potential impacts on the organization

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expensesand telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Experience in strategic consulting or an internal strategy team

• Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with english-speaking partners, members and/or clients

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Business insight, Interpersonal Savvy

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Administration (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-06-20