Research & Analytics Analyst
Are you committed to bringing your best to life every day?
At Acenda, we draw on over 135 years of heritage to empower a brighter future with security and confidence.
Our values-driven business strives for high performance and growth as we look towards the future. As part of the global Nippon Life Group, we will enhance our capabilities and further strengthen our enduring commitment to putting customers at the heart of everything we do. And to support our partners to do the same.
We believe that when people have the support, clarity, and confidence they need, they can do their best work and build a future they're proud of. We encourage our people to take life on - inside and outside of work - to grow and make a real impact for our customers, partners, and each other.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated Research & Analytics Analyst to support our product, adviser and market research functions. In this role, you'll play a key part in informing both existing and emerging product development through insightful, data-driven analysis.
What you'll do
Support product and adviser research across Acenda portfolios, including on-sale, off-sale, legacy and group products, to generate meaningful business insights
Analyse the Australian insurance market, including competitor products, features, pricing and service offerings, using both qualitative and quantitative research methods
Deliver actionable insights to support competitive, sustainable product development and new business pricing strategies
Monitor market trends and competitor activity, identifying implications and opportunities for the business
Develop clear and compelling internal and external presentations that showcase Acenda's product positioning
Conduct detailed analysis and impact assessments for proposed product enhancements and innovations
Contribute to submissions, including retail approved product lists, tenders and industry awards
Produce regular and ad hoc reporting on Acenda's competitive position and portfolio performance
About you
At least 2 years' experience within the insurance industry
Minimum 2 years' experience in a research or data-focused role
Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Actuarial Science or a related discipline
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Bringing our best to life - why join us?
We do work that makes a genuine difference to our customers, partners and community.
We have a supportive, inclusive and flexible team culture, including hybrid working.
We support your growth and development, and careers across our business units and teams that are as unique as our people.
We reward and celebrate our successes, through our incentive and recognition programs.
We offer tools, resources and benefits to support your wellbeing, including additional lifestyle leave.
We connect and celebrate our diversity at work through our social committees and employee groups, and we contribute to our community with paid volunteer leave and through our Reconciliation Action Plan and sustainability commitments.
We celebrate the diversity of our customers and community, and we embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into how we do business. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and identities.
Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (including Federal Police Checks, Employment checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons and Bankruptcy checks) will be completed prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates, however they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the position.
