Manager Business Analytics

Position: Manager, Renewals & Business Analytics
** About

The Role
** The Manager, Renewals and Benefits Analytics leads the regional renewals function and oversees a team of analysts responsible for financial review, reporting, and carrier negotiations for group benefits clients. This role is central to ensuring renewal deliverables are accurate, strategic, and aligned with HUB’s client service standards. You will be a trusted analytical partner to Employee Benefits Consultants, regional Advisors, and carrier partners, developing renewal strategies that balance client objectives with market realities.

As a people leader, you will coach and develop analysts, establish best practices, peer review client documents, manage team workflow and drive consistency.

This is an ideal role for someone who combines strong technical benefits knowledge with leadership, communication, and commercial judgment.
** What You’ll Do
**** Leadership and Team Development
*** Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Renewals Analysts, providing coaching on technical analysis, communication, and client service
* Assign and prioritize work across the team to meet regional deadlines and service expectations
* Establish training plans and support career development for analysts, including actuarial or CEBS pathways
* Act as an escalation point for complex analyses that required senior level input
* Lead change management initiatives within the analytical team, ensuring learning and adoption of new tools/capabilities
* Act as a floater as required for any complex report preparation or staff absences
** Renewal Strategy and Execution
*** Oversee the preparation of renewal analyses, financial projections, and client presentations
* Ensure renewal recommendations align with department strategy and client objectives
* Review and approve client ready reports, PowerPoint presentations, and financial summaries
** Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
*** Build strong relationships with Employee Benefits Consultants and regional Advisors, understanding their book of business and service expectations to deliver tailored technical analysis and support.
* Work closely with national analytics and actuarial teams to ensure consistency in methodology
* Support new business initiatives by providing financial modeling and benchmarking insights
* Build strong relationships with carrier partners to support negotiation and service delivery
** Process and Quality Management
*** Providing strong analytical and technical support on mid to large clients
* Peer reviewing and providing feedback on work for team members
* Establish standards for data integrity, assumption setting, and documentation
* Identify opportunities to improve renewal workflows and reporting tools
* Support the adoption of Power

BI and other analytics platforms
* Ensure compliance with privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements
** What You’ll Need for Success
*** Post-secondary education in Commerce, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Human Resources, or related field
* 3 to 5 years of experience in group benefits, renewals, underwriting, or benefits consulting
* Prior experience leading or mentoring analysts is strongly preferred
* Strong understanding of group benefits pricing, funding arrangements, and carrier practices
* Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling
* Power

BI experience considered an asset
* Completion or progress toward CEBS, actuarial designation, or LLQP considered an asset
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical analysis into clear client messages
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
* Strong judgment, attention to detail, and client service mindset
* Excellent team player and a strong work-ethic

Your well-being is our priority, and we back this up with a wealth of benefits:
* ** Competitive Compensation:
** Benefit from a pay structure that includes incentives, bonuses, and opportunities to increase your earnings.
* ** Work-Life Balance:
** Enjoy flexible work arrangements and generous time off to support your personal and professional life.
* ** Tailored Benefits:
** Access a personalized benefits package, including company-matched RRSPs,…