Canada Life Assurance Europe plc ('CLE'), a company within the Great West Lifeco Group, is a life assurance company with a branch in Germany.
CLE sells unit-linked pension and protection products to customers in Germany through independent brokers.
We have offices in Dublin, Cologne and Neu-Isenburg (near Frankfurt).
Our brand values reflect the kind of company we are today and strive to continue to be in the future:
Ambitious: We consistently pursue our goals and constantly look for new opportunities and we are ready to go the extra mile for our customers.
Creative: Together with our partners we offer appropriate and flexible solutions that inspire.
Unconventional: We break new ground in order to offer our customers the best protection for a good life.
Better: We constantly work on our abilities and strive to offer our customers superior products and services.
Strong: Based on our performance and with the support of our Canadian parent company we look to provide the highest security for the future for our customers, partners and employees alike.
Collaborative: We move forward together, helping each other to become better and together we find good solutions both for the customer and for ourselves.
Responsible: We act transparently and fairly, and are forward-thinking and risk-aware for the benefit of our customers, partners and employees.
People – our customers and employees alike – are at the heart of everything we do at CLE.
We share a deep commitment to our customers and to each other.
If you are looking to work in an inclusive, supportive and dynamic workplace on a path of growth, we're glad you found us!
Whether you are starting your career or looking to develop your expertise as a specialist, we'll support you every step of the way.
What we offerHybrid working model – excellent city centre location with attractive working from home options;
Personal Protection – Company Pension, Death in Service Benefit, Health Insurance Allowance, Income Protection Scheme, optional Specified Illness Scheme;
Health & Wellness – Top-Class Employee Assistance Programme, Bike to Work Scheme, Policies supporting Work/Life balance, Digital Doctor to name but a few.
Based in Dublin, reporting to the Finance EBA (Enterprise Backoffice Applications) Manager, the Finance Systems Analyst (Projects) is a permanent role and part of a Finance team within a wider cross company team that are tasked with the implementation of new code and functionality deliveries for CLE's administration system, for both new and existing business, and any linkages to existing peripheral systems.
The main purpose of the role is to perform testing, automate existing testing approaches with assistance from Test automation team, ensure a smooth implementation of new functionality and assist in any migration control and reconciliation activities from current systems to the new system.
Liaising with people both within and outside the department is a key component of the job.
What you will help us to achieveRe-design, automate and implement aspects of testing process for the business acceptance testing for financeAutomate existing testing approaches with assistance from Test automation team and work through backlog of automation activitiesPerform the testing for regular functionality deliveries along with other team membersReview and analysis of testing output of other team members and other teams (e.g.
End-to-end testing, Quality Assurance (QA) regression, etc.
)Support in review of specifications for new functionality and defect resolution and testing of same for future deliveriesSupport Financial Operations Team in understanding new functionality and in investigating issues in production when requiredLiaise with the various teams to ensure successful implementation of finance specific requirements and to assist in the resolving of any queriesOther ad-hoc / project work as required within the Finance or project area.Key Organisational RelationshipsThe key organisational relationships for the Finance Systems Analyst (Projects) include the following:
Cross Functional EBA teamsFunctional Test and QA TeamsBusiness operational functions such as Finance, Actuarial, Administration and Risk.What you will need to be successful in the roleKnowledge of financial systems, metrics and measures desirableExcellent technical skills to facilitate automation and running of processes and reporting of same (e.g.
Power BI, AI, etc.
)Excellent analytical, interpretation and problem-solving skillsThe successful candidate will have a high level of self-motivationExcellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills required as cross workstream roleFlexibility, resilience and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentPrevious experience of system implementation and migration is desirableFinancial services experience, in particular life assurance experience, is desirable but not essentialA knowledge of German would be advantageous but not essential.The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process.
Where Agency assistance is required the Canada Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers.
Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Canada Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Canada Life Group Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer.
We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued.
We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.
We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact ****** and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.
CLGS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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