Senior Analyst, Corporate Strategy & Competitive Intelligence

Experience Aviva

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Analyst to join our Corporate Planning and Strategy team. This role will support many key strategic deliverables, including the Canadian annual strategic review process, thorough analysis of both internal and external data in collaboration with the business to develop strategy and support the Financial Planning process, and liaising with Group strategy colleagues on regular deliverables. The ideal candidate will be a power user of Excel and PowerPoint, capable of transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights.

What you’ll do

• Conduct research, analyze data, formulate insights, produce reports, and slide content as needed, and combine market intelligence perspectives and qualitative and quantitative data

• Work closely with internal business leaders across Aviva to assemble market intelligence, assess capabilities and benchmark performance

• Produce supporting materials for Executive office, Group executive presentations, board meetings (Aviva plc, and Canada), and various departments as required to communication information and ideas effectively and simply

• Independently drive analysis to arrive at options and recommendations using a hypothesis and data-driven approach, liaising with Finance, Analytics and Actuarial teams

• Support the research & development of perspectives on emerging industry trends

• Curate and contribute to a centralized depository of competitive intelligence data along with providing meaningful commentary on the significance to Aviva, highlighting risks and opportunities

• Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from senior leadership

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related field with a data-focused background; CPA, CFA, or actuarial exam progression is an asset

• Basic competitor and market knowledge with a general understanding of available sources of internal/external insight

• Familiarity with P&C industry data sources (e.g. MSA) is an asset

• Experience with financial analysis supporting strategy formation – e.g. scenario modelling, business case development, cost-benefit analysis

• Outstanding relationship-builder comfortable forming relationships with colleagues/stakeholders at all levels of seniority

• Executive-level communication: exceptional written presentation skills, with the ability to prepare factual and impactful presentation decks to express complex ideas

What you'll get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $85,000.00 to $95,000.00. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities

• Outstanding Career Development opportunities

• We’ll support your professional development education

• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year

• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion

• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health

• Hybrid flexible work model

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.