RFP Analyst

Sun Life • Hartford, MA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work. Our team members and leaders are expected to foster connection and teamwork by being present in the office at least 2 days per week. The opportunity: As the RFP Analyst, you will be responsible for managing, directing, facilitating, responding to, and completing both Request for Proposals and Request for Information documents submitted by Employee Benefit Representatives (sales) on behalf of Prospect Clients. You will support all Life, Disability, Absence / Leave and Supplemental Health Products. They are responsible for facilitating the development of comprehensive responses while coordinating and working with internal business partners including Distribution, Underwriting, Sales Support and Fulfillment.

Requirements

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal partners
• Utilize technology to efficiently respond to RFP Questionnaires and maintain high quality responses in the RFP database
• Meet time service delivery standards
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people
• Develop and provide RFP responses that help differentiate SLF in the marketplace
• Supports the identification and development of best practices
• Work effectively in a high volume, transaction-oriented environment with a strong focus on details

Responsibilities

• Complete RFP questionnaires on or before due date: Respond with customized, accurate, persuasive responses; collaborate with subject matter experts across all functions, Sales and the Underwriting team to write individualized responses that recognize each customer's unique benefit and service needs
• Support the growth and increased functionality of the RFP Response database: Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to complete comprehensive annual reviews, update all responses in database, and add new responses on an ongoing basis as they come up in day-to-day work
• Increase the visibility of the RFP Unit: Participate in strategy calls and follow-up calls; create and maintain RFP Unit page on The Source; contribute consistently to Field Talk Online
• Proactively identify opportunities in offering solutions to customers: Reach out to SMEs and collaborate with the Underwriting and Sales team to find ways to effectively position Sun Life's offerings

Benefits

• At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account.
• Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.
• We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer.
• Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed