Internal Investigation Unit — Business Advisor Specialist IIU

Intact Financial Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Telemedicine

Wellness account

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Share plan & savings up to 12%

Pension plan

Job summary

Intact is seeking a Business Advisor Specialist IIU within the Internal Investigation Unit to leverage data and analytics for fraud detection, risk management, and informed decision-making. You will develop insights, communicate recommendations, and lead initiatives with minimal supervision in a hybrid Canada-wide role.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in insurance or analytics, strong skills in Python, SAS, Power BI, and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in insurance, data analytics, finance, economics, business analysis, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Bilingualism in French and English is required for Québec Candidates, given the need to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across the country.

Responsibilities

• Data Management, Analysis and Insights.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop data-driven tools, dashboards, reporting solutions, and monitoring methods.
• Translate data findings into clear recommendations and action plans.
• Maintain data quality, accuracy, auditability, and compliance with governance standards.
• Collaborate with the Data Lab, CDAT, and regional teams across the country.
• Maintain and develop IIU reports, dashboards, and tracking methods.
• Produce weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports for leadership and business partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Influence

Education

University degree in actuarial science, data science, statistics, economics, mathematics, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

Python

SAS

Power BI

Power Query

Oracle

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary. Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life) Salary range (but not limited to): 109,900 - 134,300 Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 15% As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

Internal Investigation Unit — Business Advisor Specialist IIU

Do you have a passion for data, business insights, and continuous improvement? Can you transform complex information into clear recommendations, influence decisions, and lead initiatives independently? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Business Advisor Specialist IIU to join our Internal Investigation Unit (IIU). In this role, you will use data and advanced analytics to support fraud detection, risk management, and business decision-making. You will develop actionable insights, communicate recommendations to stakeholders, lead initiatives, and contribute to the development of the team’s analytical capabilities.

What you'll do here:

• Data Management, Analysis and Insights
• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop data-driven tools, dashboards, reporting solutions, and monitoring methods.
• Use tools such as Python, SAS, Power Query, Power BI, Oracle, Snowflake, Databricks, Intact GPT, and Intact AI.
• Translate data findings into clear recommendations and action plans.
• Maintain data quality, accuracy, auditability, and compliance with governance standards.
• Collaborate with the Data Lab, CDAT, and regional teams across the country.
• Maintain and develop IIU reports, dashboards, and tracking methods.
• Produce weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports for leadership and business partners.

Leadership Recommendations and Strategic Impact

• Present complex information as clear, actionable insights for various audiences.
• Use data to influence decisions, support change management, and improve business outcomes.
• Lead initiatives from planning through implementation and recommend adjustments based on results.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on data and business improvement opportunities.
• Lead or support regional and national projects related to Internal Fraud.
• Define requirements, prioritize improvements, validate deliverables, and implement new tools and processes.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance on data analysis, reporting, and problem-solving.
• Lead workshops and share best practices to strengthen team capabilities.

What you bring to the table:

• University degree in actuarial science, data science, statistics, economics, mathematics, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Eight or more years of experience in insurance, data analytics, finance, economics, business analysis, or a related field.
• Certification or professional experience in mathematics, actuarial science, finance, or economics.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Power Query, and Power BI.
• Experience with advanced data analytics tools, including Python, SAS, Oracle, Snowflake, or Databricks.
• Experience developing dashboards, reporting solutions, monitoring tools, or data-driven recommendations.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, make decisions, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Strong initiative, accountability, organization, collaboration, and change management skills.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to colleagues.
• Bilingualism in French and English is required for Québec Candidates, given the need to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across the country.

#LI-Hybrid Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today. We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request. If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs. Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.