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Job Description
Toppan Merrill is a global technology leader committed to simplifying the complexity of regulatory disclosure and communications. We offer the most intuitive end-to-end SaaS platform for complex compliant content creation and enhancement of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our industry leading technology is backed by what we are best known for: unmatched market expertise and unparalleled customer service. Toppan Merrill is a leading partner for the financial, legal, health and capital markets.
We believe in high-trust collaboration and value each person's unique skills, perspectives and experiences. Our success is driven by our world-class global teams and culture.
Learn more at https://www.toppanmerrill.com/careers/. About Toppan Merrill
Pricing Analyst Job Profile Summary
We are seeking a Sr. Pricing Analyst to join our Pricing and Estimating team. This role is responsible for preparing, pricing, and analyzing job costs and sell prices for client invoices while maintaining a high level of accuracy and timeliness. The Sr. Pricing Analyst partners closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Client Service teams to ensure pricing strategies are competitive, profitable, and aligned with client expectations.
This position will support our regulatory print communications business for our mutual fund and variable product customers.
About the Position:
- Prepare accurate and strategic pricing estimates for new projects and ongoing client work, aligned with client specifications, turnaround requirements, and profitability targets.
- Prepare clear, detailed client estimates and pricing documentation; partner with Sales on quote requests, RFPs, and RFQs.
- Create pro forma pricing models for large programs, new products, new clients, and strategic opportunities.
- Review historical pricing and production data to establish expected price points and margin performance for repeat work.
- Compare transaction line items against client pricing grids, estimates, and project notes to ensure all billable work is captured correctly.
- Review and validate invoices to ensure pricing accuracy, logical sequencing of chargeable events, correct specifications, and compliance with client agreements.
- Review print vendor invoices, analyze production costs, and calculate appropriate sell pricing.
- Identify opportunities to optimize profitability through pricing strategies, margin improvement, and pricing discipline.
- Maintain and manage client pricing grids, ensuring accuracy and implementation of approved price increases.
- Conduct post-audit pricing reviews to validate that pricing strategies are delivering expected financial results.
- Partner with Sales and Finance to resolve invoice questions, disputes, and adjustments as needed.
- Serve as a pricing liaison between Sales, Operations, and Finance to balance revenue growth, production utilization, and profitability.
- Monitor project life cycles to ensure timely closure and accurate revenue recognition and accruals.
- Compile and analyze competitor pricing and market trends to support pricing decisions.
- May involve preparing client reporting, including budget support, accruals, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis.
About You:
- Ability to prioritize and complete work in an efficient manner, maintaining quality and accuracy
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft office applications) – Especially Excel
- Strong math & analytical aptitude
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to interact with internal/external clients/customers in a professional manner
- Print Estimating background preferred
- Experience in the Mutual Fund/Variable Annuity space a plus
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- 8+ years of professional pricing, estimating, or related experience.
- Experience with print estimating and production pricing strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting mutual fund, variable fund, or regulated financial communications is a plus.
We understand that your skills deserve recognition. That's why we offer a competitive pay scale ranging from $87,000 – $107,000 annually, based on experience and expertise. We believe in compensating our dedicated team members fairly for their hard work and commitment. Please note that actual salaries may vary within, above, or below this range based on factors such as education, training, experience, professional achievement, business needs, and location.
Toppan Merrill strives to provide our employees and loved ones with competitive benefits including:
- Enhanced Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance for employees and dependents
- 401(k) with company match with full vesting from date of hire
- Paid time off including vacation, sick, community involvement, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays.
- Paid parental leave
- Paid community involvement/volunteer days
- Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Programming
Toppan Merrill is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified individuals, including qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply.
