Pricing & Performance Analyst

Akkodis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis seeks a Pricing & Performance Analyst in Toronto to drive pricing strategy, portfolio profitability, forecasting, and performance management across a growing insurance portfolio.

You will collaborate with Product, Commercial, Finance, Claims, and Underwriting teams to deliver data-driven insights, build analytical models, and support strategic decision-making using SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance or related field.
• 2+ years of pricing analytics, insurance, or portfolio management experience.
• Advanced Excel modeling for complex financial/pricing models.
• Strong SQL and/or Python for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation development capabilities.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to translate data into recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain pricing, profitability, and financial models for tenders and renewals.
• Conduct experience studies, pricing analyses, and profitability reviews.
• Create proposals and business cases translating data into insights.
• Support negotiations and reviews with analytical and financial evaluations.
• Monitor pricing performance and portfolio profitability, identifying opportunities.
• Develop recurring portfolio scorecards, dashboards, and reports using BI tools.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Python

PowerPoint

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Our client is a leading global provider of insurance, assistance, and protection solutions, serving millions of customers worldwide through innovative products and exceptional service.

With a strong presence across international markets, the organization combines advanced analytics, technology, and customer-focused solutions to deliver meaningful value while supporting business growth and profitability.

As part of their continued expansion in Canada, they are seeking a Pricing & Performance Analyst to join a high-impact Product & Pricing team responsible for portfolio performance, profitability, pricing strategy, forecasting, and business insights.

This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional looking to leverage quantitative analytics, financial modeling, pricing, and business intelligence skills within a collaborative and fast-growing environment.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly analytical Pricing & Performance Analyst to support pricing strategy, portfolio profitability, forecasting, and performance management initiatives across a growing travel insurance portfolio.

This role combines pricing analytics, business performance monitoring, financial modeling, forecasting, underwriting support, and portfolio management. The successful candidate will work closely with Product, Commercial, Finance, Claims, and Underwriting teams to deliver insights that drive profitable growth and support strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with data, solving complex business challenges, presenting actionable insights, and building analytical models that influence real business outcomes.

What You'll Do

Pricing, Proposals & Profitability

• Build and maintain complex Excel-based pricing, profitability, and financial models supporting tenders, renewals, and new business opportunities.
• Perform experience studies, pricing analyses, and profitability reviews to support commercial recommendations.
• Develop proposal presentations and business cases that translate quantitative analysis into actionable insights.
• Support partner negotiations and business reviews through analytical and financial evaluations.
• Monitor pricing performance and identify opportunities to improve portfolio profitability.
• Collaborate with Finance, Product, and Underwriting teams to validate assumptions and recommendations.
• Monitor portfolio performance through loss ratio, claims frequency, severity, exposure, renewal, and profitability analysis.
• Utilize SQL, Python, and Excel to identify business trends and investigate drivers of portfolio performance.
• Develop recurring reporting, portfolio scorecards, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Automate reporting and analytical processes using Power BI and other reporting tools.
• Produce regular portfolio reviews across products, customer segments, partners, and distribution channels.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend corrective actions where appropriate.

Underwriting Governance & Business Support

• Support underwriting governance activities and portfolio monitoring processes.
• Identify underperforming products, partners, and business segments requiring enhanced oversight.
• Assist in developing recommendations related to pricing, product changes, underwriting actions, and portfolio optimization.
• Prepare analysis and presentation materials for governance committees and management reviews.
• Track remediation initiatives and evaluate effectiveness.

Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Develop and maintain technical forecasts supporting budgeting and business planning activities.
• Analyze actual versus forecast results and explain key variances.
• Estimate the financial impact of pricing actions, underwriting decisions, and portfolio initiatives.
• Support profitability management and strategic business decision-making.
• Deliver data-driven insights to support long-term portfolio growth.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in pricing, analytics, insurance, financial services, portfolio management, or a similar quantitative business environment.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills with experience building complex financial or pricing models.
• Strong SQL and/or Python experience for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation development capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex data into meaningful business recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Insurance, Travel Insurance, Accident & Sickness, Financial Services, or related industries.
• Experience with underwriting, profitability analysis, forecasting, or portfolio management.
• Power BI reporting and dashboard development experience.
• Understanding of loss ratios, claims trends, pricing methodologies, and profitability metrics.
• French language skills are considered an asset.

What You'll Love About This Opportunity

• Join a growing organization where analytics directly influence business decisions.
• Work on high-visibility pricing, profitability, and strategic initiatives.
• Gain exposure to executive stakeholders and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Utilize modern analytical tools including SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI.
• Contribute to portfolio growth, profitability improvement, and business transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across Product, Finance, Commercial, Claims, and Underwriting functions.
• Enjoy long-term career growth within a global organization.

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