Line of Service Advisory

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Operations Strategy

Management Level Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary At PwC, we provide professional services to our clients, with a focus on optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness, and increasing their ability to serve the Canadian market. Our valued team members analyze client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

As a Senior Associate in our Financial Services Consulting practice at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of operations consulting. You will provide comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will analyze client needs, develop operational solutions, and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements. For this role, we are looking to grow our team focused on the Insurance sector (P&C, Life, Group Benefits / Retirement, Wealth Management) which includes working with insurance carriers, distributors, and partners.

**Meaningful work

you’ll

be part of**

 

As a

senior associate in the Insurance

team for

Financial

Services

Consulting

,

 

you’ll

work

with a dedicated group

of problem solvers, helping to

design

solutions

for complex

business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Understand the client’s business and technology strategy and operations through research, interviews, formulating and testing hypotheses

• Conducting and managing market research and quantitative and qualitative analyses, including the synthesis of complex data into meaningful insights

• Deliver client projects on time and within budget exceeding client expectations through outstanding team performance and stakeholder management

• Work directly with clients to integrate People, Process and Technology (Data) components into meaningful,

  value-added

  solutions

• Build and

  maintain

  effective,

  trusting

  and collaborative client relationships at multiple levels

• Collaborate with team members at various levels to lead and develop compelling client proposals, white paper

  s

  , thought leadership and point

  s

  of view, describing the business challenge and proposed business and technology solutions, scope,

  risks

  and dependencies

• Contribute

  to building a strong and sustainable PwC culture through effective employee engagement, mentoring and coaching team members through

  timely

  , meaningful verbal and written feedback

• Exemplifying

  the value created by diverse teams and can adapt to a variety of working styles

**Experiences and skills

you’ll

use to solve**

 

• Must have

  w

  orking

  experience within

  consulting services

  or strategic projects within a financial services organization

• Understanding of

  the insurance

  industry, 

  insurance

  products and

  distribution

  considered an asset

• Hands on exposure to

  insurance

  functions including sales

  , underwriting, claims, customer administration

  , 

  and reporting

  considered an asset

• Experience designing target

  operating

  models, assessing business capabilities, and building business cases considered

  a very strong

  asset

• E

  xperience within Technology and Data strategy and transformation

  activities

  including familiarity

  with

  Technology Architecture,

  a

  utomation, Data

  management

• Familiarity with technology concepts including architecture (

  e.g.

  business, technical, logical, data), data strategy, governance and management, systems/applications (

  e.g.

  trade booking, investment book of record, collateral management, risk management)

• Interest in emerging t

  rends

  related to

  insurance and financial service

  s, with the ability to multitask and manage ambiguity as you navigate changes to requests and tight timelines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; s

  elf-motivated

  with a passion for client work and

  team work

  .

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

• PwC Canada

  is

  committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

 

**Why

you’ll

love PwC**

 

We’re

inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology,

you’ll

be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at:

https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

Required Skills

Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Data Analytics, Business Performance Metrics, Business Transformation, Change Management, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Epic Software, Epic Systems, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Logistics Management, Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Management, Market Research, Operating Effectiveness Review, Operational Excellence, Operational Performance Management (OPM) {+ 18 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? No

Job Posting End Date At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.