Analyst, NMG Graduate Program – Toronto

NMG Consulting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance consultancy in Toronto seeks a motivated individual to support their North American team. You will conduct data analysis, support consulting engagements, and develop client relationships. The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a network in the wealth and insurance industries globally.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business administration, actuarial science, data science, statistics or mathematics is considered a plus.
• Work experience in Financial Services, with an appetite to pursue CFA or actuarial qualification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively within a global team.
• Excellent attention to detail and high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen NMG’s intellectual property by implementing and evolving our global propositions.
• Conduct data analysis and deliver effective visualisation.
• End-to-end study delivery liaising with NMG specialists globally.
• Build rapport with decision makers at target clients and present at forums.
• Examine opportunities to launch other NMG studies in conjunction with specialists.

Skills

Data analysis

Strong communication

Client management

Visualisation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in commerce or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Cloud-based tools

Job description

This is a unique opportunity in our North American team as we target a period of sustained business growth across Canada and the US. Based in Toronto, you will support our teams in solving high-impact client business problems from day one. We will challenge your creativity, develop your skills, and provide exposure to industry leaders both internally and externally.

Company Overview

NMG Consulting is a leading multinational insurance, reinsurance and investments consultancy, integrating consulting, insights and analytics. Our consultants provide strategy consulting, insights, analytics and actuarial services to financial institutions including banks, insurers, reinsurers and fund managers.

We are constantly evolving and the range of work that we do challenges and expands our peoples’ knowledge at lightning speed. Our flat, team-based structures encourage participation from all experience levels – everyone is encouraged to contribute, regardless of their role. We advocate hearing different points of view, collaboration and constructive debate.

Summary Statement

This is a unique opportunity in our North American team as we target a period of sustained business growth across Canada and the US. Based in Toronto, you will support our teams in solving high-impact client business problems from day one. We will challenge your creativity, develop your skills, and provide exposure to industry leaders both internally and externally.

You will support the development and delivery of our core Insights and Consulting engagements globally, working closely with senior colleagues to develop insightful analysis, conduct rigorous research and communicate insights in a structured, logical fashion suitable for a senior audience. Through your various rotations you’ll get great exposure to the Insurance (Life and P&C), Reinsurance, Wealth and Asset Management industries globally. You will be responsible for working with Consultants on study design, data analysis and research, executive interview management and client delivery. We will immerse you in our methodologies, taking you up a steep learning curve that will position your future career for success.

You are a self-motivated individual possessing the rare combination of strong technical / analytical skills and excellent client management potential. We are looking for people who can articulate and debate insights and key messages with senior management through a deep understanding of the facts and an ability to communicate effectively and persuasively.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your network and knowledge in the asset management, wealth and insurance industries globally, to gain experience advising industry leaders on questions of commercial strategy and ultimately to help drive the future growth of our North American practice. High performers will have the opportunity of a three-month international placement at one of our global offices during the course of the program.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen NMG’s intellectual property and information base by implementing and evolving our proven global propositions. Engage with the NMG team across North America (and globally) to learn methodologies, leverage existing capability and collaborate on delivering the best outcomes for our clients
• Conduct data analysis and deliver effective visualisation (in slides or using cloud-based tools). Contribute to strategic options development and client recommendations
• End-to-end study delivery (market and company specific topic coverage, executive interview management with industry decision makers and professionals, proprietary data analytics and insights development, presentation and client request deliverables), liaising with NMG specialists globally
• Proactive engagement with target clients on topics and industry themes. Build rapport with decision makers at target clients and present at forums and conferences to develop profile and contribute to business development
• Subsequently examine opportunities to launch other NMG studies in conjunction with NMG specialists. Utilise the collective expertise and resources across all divisions of the NMG Group in order to fully exploit our “information advantage” and improve the quality of our client offering

Competencies, Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in commerce (finance, accounting, business administration), actuarial science, data science, statistics, or mathematics is considered a plus
• Work experience in Financial Services (preferred, not mandatory) with an appetite to pursue CFA or actuarial qualification (preferred, not mandatory)
• Highly motivated to learn, build their career and grasp opportunities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Bilingual (preferred not mandatory). Interest in developing client relationships
• Ability to work effectively within a global team. Excellent attention to detail and high-quality standards with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proven analytical skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint