SAS Functional Lead

Intact Financial Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a SAS Functional Lead to independently guide Agile teams in developing solutions for their SAS IFRS 17 Engine. The role involves identifying product gaps, establishing functional requirements, and leading project phases from inception to release. Candidates should have a strong background in SAS and Agile methodologies, along with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flex pension and benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Annual wellness account

Dynamic workplace learning ecosystem

Qualifications

• Experience working with Accounting, Finance, or Actuarial stakeholders is an asset.
• Ability to communicate technical terminologies in non-technical language.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development efforts by conveying the vision to an Agile delivery team.
• Establish standards for functional requirements and ensure thorough documentation.
• Define the delivery roadmap for the projects relating to SAS IFRS17 Engine.

Skills

SAS product experience

Agile Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, mathematics

Tools

JIRA

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.

About the role

Our growing team is looking for a SAS Functional Lead!

As a SAS Functional Lead, you will independently lead the development efforts by conveying the vision to an Agile delivery team, outlining and prioritizing work based on business value. Apply SAS functional expertise to identify product gaps and assess solution designs in alignment with business and functional requirement You will be the primary point of contact for the Agile team for information, prioritization, and decision-making. You will be part of a specialized squad aimed at creating and enhancing the functionalities of our SAS IFRS 17 Engine.

What you'll do here:

• Apply SAS functional expertise to identify product gaps and assess solution designs in alignment with business and functional requirement.

• Establish standards for functional requirements, ensuring comprehensive understanding and thorough documentation of project requirements.

• Develop and implement risk mitigation plans to address potential risks.

• Utilize decision trees to aid in complex decision-making processes and evaluate various options.

• Monitors performance and recommend schedule changes or resource additions. Ensures business objectives and targets are met through data analytics, and feedback.

• Discovers and proposes new product ideas & design, develop concepts to strategically enhance existing products or product extensions.

• Define the delivery roadmap for the projects relating to SAS IFRS17 Engine, ensuring stakeholder interests are represented in the release. Maintain communication with stakeholders and senior management as needed.

• Responsible for the business aspects of the project, ensuring the right product is being built in the proper sequence and released on schedule.

• Lead the agile process by managing sprint and capacity planning, project prioritization, backlog, maintaining JIRA, and dashboard creations.

• Ensure alignment of all PO Squads (developers, designers, and testers) with the project's or program's vision.

• Lead, plan, track, and be accountable for all phases of the product's lifecycle, from project inception to release.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent education and experience.

• SAS product experience required.

• Experience working with JIRA.

• Product Owner experience, as asset.

• Good at coordinating, planning and prioritization.

• Experience working with Accounting, Finance, or Actuarial stakeholders, as asset.

• Ability to communicate technical terminologies in non-technical language and vice versa.

• Very strong technical orientation with good problem-solving skills.

• Strong analytical skills, insight and discipline.

• Diplomacy, ability to influence, and ability to develop and maintain relationships.

• High sense of ownership, proactive and autonomous.

• Persevere and navigate to find solutions when faced with challenges.

• Experience and knowledge in the insurance field is an asset.

• Agile Project management experience (Scrum mode) is an asset.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

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.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.