You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states.

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.

The opportunity:

As the RFP Analyst, you will be responsible to manage, direct, facilitate, respond to, and complete 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 to facilitate the development of comprehensive responses while coordinating and working with internal business partners including; Distribution, Underwriting, Sales Support and Fulfillment.

How you will contribute:

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 of 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
Build and maintain effective working relationship 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

What you will bring with you:

BA/BS degree preferred or applicable industry specific experience
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills and experience
Requires strong time management skills, and demonstrate a responsive, service oriented professional approach
Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional business relationships across all levels of the organization
Must be detail oriented, well organized and have the ability to manage a high volume workload with competing demands
Requires strong Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture
Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.
Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is:

Southern California region: 67,200-100,800 annually
Central California region: 70,900-106,400 annually
Northern California region: 75,800-113,700 annually

If you are a Minnesota, Colorado or Nevada resident, the salary range for this position is 64,200-96,300 annually

If you are a Illinois, Connecticut or Maryland resident, the salary range for this position is 67,200-100,800 annually

If you are Washington, Washington D.C., and Rhode Island resident, the salary range for this position is 70,900-106,400 annually

If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is 75,800-113,700 annually

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email recruitingUS@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

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Posting End Date:

06/09/2024

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