Purpose: 
Do you have a passion for product strategy? Do you have experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies? Have you developed and deployed new products? Do enjoy analyzing competitor intelligence and making recommendations for action? 
 
  
 
ARAG is hiring a product analyst! This person will collaborate with the product manager to identify and manage the deployment, enhancement and maintenance of ARAG products. The ability to understand complex business issues and synthesize data from multiple sources is required. Strong interpersonal, communications and presentation skills are also required. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
Collaborates with the Product leadership on the development of the overall product strategy. 
 
Develops product implementation strategy; leads deployment activities including product training, communication, and change management; works collaboratively with appropriate stakeholders to execute implementation strategy. 
 
Assists with development and maintenance of product parameters across internal systems. 
 
Monitors product performance, including ongoing analysis to provide recommendations for changes and/or enhancements to existing product offerings. 
 
Assists with day-to-day partner/vendor relationships to ensure successful product launches and ongoing customer interactions, including monitoring performance, usage, and reporting. 
 
Conducts ongoing analysis of market and competitor intelligence; interpret results and provide recommendations for action; track all products offered including analysis and market impact; synthesize and report companywide. 
 
Assists Sales and Client Management with product design recommendations, review and completion of legal plan comparison grids and in-depth product analysis/training. 
 
Serves as a positive role model by representing ARAG at its Best. 
 
Other duties as assigned.                   
 
Qualifications: 
Knowledge 
 
Working knowledge of research methodologies including quantitative and qualitative research. 
 
Working knowledge and experience in Insurance and/or Financial Services. 
 
General knowledge of insurance versus service to appropriately apply this knowledge to the development of competitive product offerings. 
 
Broad understanding of sales/marketing process as it relates to product implementation. 
 
Skills 
 
Ability to understand complex business issues from multiple functional areas and synthesize data and information from multiple sources to address them. 
 
Strong presentation and communication skills. 
 
Exceptional detail, organizational and project management skills including an ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously. 
 
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people. 
 
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
 
Experience with MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint; advanced skills in MS Excel. 
 
Education 
 
Bachelor’s degree preferably in business, statistics, data analytics, finance, economics, or directly related fields from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience. 
 
Experience 
 
2+ years of related business experience. Experience in research and the competitive intelligence aspect of product development a plus. Product management and/or qualitative/quantitative analysis experience preferred. 
 
Certifications, Licenses, Associations, etc. 
 
None required. 
 
Physical 
 
Some travel may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
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**Position Overview:** We are seeking a talented Senior Product Analyst to join the Product Strategy & Operations team. As a Senior Product Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our product strategy and driving decision-making processes through data analysis and insights. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, marketing, and sales to optimize product performance, enhance user experience, and drive business growth. **In this role you will** 1. **Data Analysis and Insights:** 2. Utilize quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to derive actionable insights from large datasets. 3. Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and growth opportunities 4. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to track product metrics and measure success. 5. **Forecasting and Monitoring (Financial and Product Performance) :** 6. Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to analyze various aspects of the business (i.e. budgeting, forecasting, valuation, and sensitivity analysis). 7. Develop forecasting models to predict product performance and user behavior 8. Monitor product & financial performance against targets and identify areas for improvement or optimization. 9. **Product Strategy and Roadmap:** 10. Partner with product managers to define product goals, objectives, and roadmap priorities. 11. Provide data-driven recommendations to inform product strategy and feature prioritization. 12. **Cross-functional Collaboration:** 13. Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, design, and sales/marketing teams to align on product priorities and initiatives. 14. Communicate insights and recommendations effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. 15. **Data Infrastructure and Tools:** 16. Contribute to the development and maintenance of data infrastructure, ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and accessibility. 17. Evaluate and implement analytics tools and technologies to enhance data analysis capabilities. **Youve got what it takes if youve got** + Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. + 3+ years of experience in a quantitative or analytics role, preferably in consulting, business intelligence, technology, or financial services + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. + Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex findings into clear and actionable insights. + Proven experience in developing and maintaining financial models in a corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or similar environment. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Advanced Excel skills including proficiency with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEXMATCH, and Conditional Formatting + Experience (or willingness to learn) with SQL, Python/R, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker). + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable Federal, State, or Local fair employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@csod.com

Purpose: Do you have a passion for product strategy? Do you have experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies? Have you developed and deployed new products? Do enjoy analyzing competitor intelligence and making recommendations for action? ARAG is hiring a product analyst! This person will collaborate with the product manager to identify and manage the deployment, enhancement and maintenance of ARAG products. The ability to understand complex business issues and synthesize data from multiple sources is required. Strong interpersonal, communications and presentation skills are also required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: <ul><li>Collaborates with the Product leadership on the development of the overall product strategy.</li><li>Develops product implementation strategy; leads deployment activities including product training, communication, and change management; works collaboratively with appropriate stakeholders to execute implementation strategy.</li><li>Assists with development and maintenance of product parameters across internal systems.</li><li>Monitors product performance, including ongoing analysis to provide recommendations for changes and/or enhancements to existing product offerings.</li><li>Assists with day-to-day partner/vendor relationships to ensure successful product launches and ongoing customer interactions, including monitoring performance, usage, and reporting.</li><li>Conducts ongoing analysis of market and competitor intelligence; interpret results and provide recommendations for action; track all products offered including analysis and market impact; synthesize and report companywide.</li><li>Assists Sales and Client Management with product design recommendations, review and completion of legal plan comparison grids and in-depth product analysis/training.</li><li>Serves as a positive role model by representing ARAG at its Best.</li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> Qualifications: Knowledge<ul><li>Working knowledge of research methodologies including quantitative and qualitative research.</li><li>Working knowledge and experience in Insurance and/or Financial Services.</li><li>General knowledge of insurance versus service to appropriately apply this knowledge to the development of competitive product offerings.</li><li>Broad understanding of sales/marketing process as it relates to product implementation.</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Ability to understand complex business issues from multiple functional areas and synthesize data and information from multiple sources to address them.</li><li>Strong presentation and communication skills.</li><li>Exceptional detail, organizational and project management skills including an ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people.</li><li>Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Experience with MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint; advanced skills in MS Excel.</li></ul>Education <ul><li>Bachelors degree preferably in business, statistics, data analytics, finance, economics, or directly related fields from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.</li></ul>Experience <ul><li>2+ years of related business experience. Experience in research and the competitive intelligence aspect of product development a plus. Product management and/or qualitative/quantitative analysis experience preferred.</li></ul>Certifications, Licenses, Associations, etc. <ul><li>None required.</li></ul>Physical<ul><li>Some travel may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li></ul>#LI-DNI

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