About Us: Recognized as the trusted source for industry knowledge, LIMRA and LOMA provides research, training, development, and networking solutions to financial services companies. In a rapidly changing marketplace, companies rely on us for our industry insight, practical solutions, and unwavering commitment to their success.

Why Join Us: Leading life insurance and financial services organizations around the world rely on our membership to make bottom-line decisions with greater confidence. They turn to us for:

• Research: Catalysts for new ideas, industry benchmarking, and strategic planning.
• Learning & Development: Programs to assess, train, and increase productivity, and develop future corporate leaders.
• Networking: Connections with industry leaders and peers through study groups, committees, and conferences.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a Research Analyst, Product Research to join our Product Research team. In this role, you will be responsible for directing, designing and executing several Canadian research studies, support benchmarking studies, and deliver insights that help insurance organizations understand product and industry trends, competitive practices, and product shifts. You will design and manage research projects of moderate complexity, enhance data accuracy, and contribute your subject matter expertise to internal and client facing initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage projects with low complexity with minimal support.
• Co-author or lead author for member-facing deliverables, providing industry context to study findings, including current events.
• Update and enhance surveys and studies of moderate complexity. 
• Identify and recruit new study participants.
• Assist in identifying research gaps and opportunities. 
• Run data collection processes with moderate supervision, handling some issues independently. 
• Conduct trending analysis for assigned studies/datasets. Consider the validity of results in relation to other industry metrics/trends.
• Monitor and identify data-related issues in assigned projects
• Apply standard and custom edits and checks to assigned studies/datasets.
• Apply basic descriptive statistics independently and clearly articular insights and provide context and insight into company-specific metrics and trends.
• Interact with survey participants regarding questions and necessary revisions. Respond to and contact company representatives professionally.
• Assist team members by providing support for their projects where needed, and actively support tram goals and deadlines.  
• Present to team members and broader research groups.
• Attend study groups and other convening opportunities.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in the insurance or financial services industry, preferably with a focus on the Canadian insurance market. 
• 5+ years’ experience in industry research and/or data analysis..
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Experience in managing projects with moderate complexity, including developing project plans, managing timelines, and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, providing guidance and support to project teams.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and taking the initiative to implement changes.

What Do You Need To Succeed?

• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to convey insights through effective data visualization and storytelling.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Comfort interacting with members and internal partners at all levels.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Join Us: If you are someone who values collaboration, continuous learning, and making meaningful contributions, we encourage you to apply and explore this opportunity at LIMRA and LOMA.

LIMRA and LOMA are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome people with unique perspectives and backgrounds, recognizing that a wide range of experiences strengthens our ability to help members navigate with confidence.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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