The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

The Market Research Analyst serves an integral role in the Marketing organization by gathering and maintaining data from multiple sources. This individual will provide data and information that will focus on the needs of the financial professional, the end customer, the company’s capabilities, the product segment’s context, distribution channels and the competition. The research supports marketing campaigns, product positioning and the Retirement Division’s strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes various reports that supports the Retirement Division’s business initiatives
• Monitors trends relevant to the financial services industry including but not limited to: consumer behaviors, regulations, public policy, technology advancements and the economic environment to identify areas of risk or opportunity
• Partners with Marketing team members to support Retirement Division initiatives through special project work, creation of comparison tools and reports to highlight competitive position
• Supports primary and secondary research, and development efforts through in depth research, product modeling and concept testing
• Collaborates with Marketing Strategy team to translate competitive positioning information into relevant and effective educational and promotional communications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Education

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the life insurance, annuity or financial services industry
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degrees and industry designations or licenses, a plus
• Exhibits natural curiosity and desire to constantly learn and acquire more information
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial markets and investment principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required, database skills a plus
• Strong math skills and a knowledge of statistical concepts is required
• Demonstrated ability to identify key insights by connecting disparate information sources
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment by working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to interactive effectively and sensitively with a wide variety of personalities and positions.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to resolve problems and apply best solution
• Pro-active approach to job challenges
• Strong ability to organize and maintain large amounts of data and information
• Travel - up to six times a year

We aim to protect our employees' wellbeing through a broad benefits offering. For example, we protect physical wellbeing through health, dental and vision insurance. We protect mental wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. We protect time away from work with a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). We protect financial wellbeing through contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Protective, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture where all employees fully contribute and thrive. We have always been a values-driven culture. Doing the right thing and serving people are part of our DNA, and we believe that valuing and embracing different backgrounds and perspectives is what makes us unique.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing the talents of a diverse and inclusive workforce.