Client teams within Willis Towers Watson are supported by BDS. As a Data Management Analyst within BDS, you will contribute to several activities to support the benchmarking efforts and overall building and maintenance of our global benefits database. You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop technical knowledge of benefits plans in Canada and around the world;

• Develop skills to help deliver benchmarking reports to global clients;

• Work with a team of benefits experts across multiple countries;

• Develop data, process and project management skills.

Key activities include:

• Valuation of key employee benefits to help build/maintain country databases to be used for benchmarking projects.

• Assist with preparation of benchmarking reports as a final client deliverable or as part of larger projects in collaboration with other segments within WTW.

• Help develop and maintain valuation models for Canada.

• Review client submissions interpret plan documents, and work with the Data Management team to ensure completeness and accuracy of data in the BDS database.

• Learn and understand the benefits landscape of assigned countries by contributing to the content-building and maintenance of the BDS Knowledge Base.

• Manage and maintain the quality of survey questionnaires by reviewing content and ensuring the survey is aligned with the current country benefits provisions, logging questionnaire changes on a timely manner, and coordinating with the Data Management team and local country champions on necessary updates.

• Effective understanding and use of the various tools and platforms used in the collection, processing, valuation, and reporting of data.

• Coordinate and collaborate with the team on a daily basis to ensure quality and timeliness of work though sharing of ideas and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a program with emphasis on mathematics, actuary, statistics, business, finance, accounting or related fields.

• At least 5 years experience in data analysis, relatable valuation, insurance bench marking, and /or forecasting analysis

• Project management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint); experience in databases would be an asset.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in English required.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, keen attention to details, and commitment to excellence.

• Well-organized and has strong time management skills; able to work within tight deadlines and balance time across multiple, simultaneous projects that may involve different procedures and project team members.

• Ability to ask the right questions and seek help where appropriate.

• Ability to apply newly acquired knowledge to future assignments.

• Ability to work both independently and in teams; display initiative in self-development.

• Collaboration with a global team, including taking accountability for quality and on-time delivery of own work and involving other team members when appropriate.

• Previous benefits or insurance experience a plus.