07 Nov
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Akkodis
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Toronto
Pricing & Performance Analyst
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Toronto, ON
Working Model: Hybrid
About Our Client
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.
Portfolio Analytics & Performance Monitoring
- 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 workplace.
- 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.
How to Apply If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, don't hesitate to apply today.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Our Commitment
At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values of Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we're making the future work for everyone
📌 Pricing & Performance Analyst (Toronto)
🏢 Akkodis
📍 Toronto