Advisor, Business and Underwriting Strategy

Desjardins • Aurora, CO

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

You will play a key role in developing underwriting solutions and new insurance products, including designing coverages and creating solutions, while also coordinating and monitoring their deployment. You also participate in research and analysis to support the design and delivery of strategies, insurance products, and underwriting solutions. In addition, you provide management information necessary for decision-making and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders within the Direct Insurance, Commercial Lines Division on mandates related to product development and underwriting evolution. More specifically, you will be required to: Participate in research and dissemination of information regarding solutions to be deployed to various stakeholders. Assist in evaluating deployment scenarios and provide recommendations aligned with business objectives. Act as an advisor to stakeholders within the Direct Insurance, Commercial Lines Division on mandates related to new product development and underwriting solutions. Provide management information and analysis to support decision-making. Collaborate with internal partners to ensure smooth execution of deployment plans and adherence to timelines. Manage team priorities effectively and assist the manager in creating governance and alignment mechanisms required to fulfill the team’s mission of accelerating time-to-market, ensuring cross-functional coordination, and supporting profitable growth. Support the team in planning, development, coordination, and follow-up activities related to product development and underwriting solutions. What we offer Competitive salary and annual bonus 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement Group insurance including telemedicine Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria. #LI-Hybrid What you bring to the table Bachelor's degree in a related field A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in business strategy, project coordination, or insurance product development Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Expert proficiency in English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients Proficiency in French due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with French-speaking partners, members and/or clients Knowledge of underwriting or insurance products Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset Trade Union (If applicable) At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask! Job Family Administration (FG) Unposting Date 2026-01-5 Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in business strategy, project coordination, or insurance product development
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Expert proficiency in English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Proficiency in French due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with French-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Knowledge of underwriting or insurance products
• Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

Responsibilities

• Participate in research and dissemination of information regarding solutions to be deployed to various stakeholders.
• Assist in evaluating deployment scenarios and provide recommendations aligned with business objectives.
• Act as an advisor to stakeholders within the Direct Insurance, Commercial Lines Division on mandates related to new product development and underwriting solutions.
• Provide management information and analysis to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure smooth execution of deployment plans and adherence to timelines.
• Manage team priorities effectively and assist the manager in creating governance and alignment mechanisms required to fulfill the team’s mission of accelerating time-to-market, ensuring cross-functional coordination, and supporting profitable growth.
• Support the team in planning, development, coordination, and follow-up activities related to product development and underwriting solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees