Senior Business Analyst / Business Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Collaborate directly with clients to fulfill and advance P&C Insurance business requirements for comprehensive system implementations utilizing Guidewire InsuranceNow.

• Participate in all phases of product or service offering projects, starting from initiation to installation.

• Lead and work together on business requirements and functional design documents alongside client business and technical teams.

• Provide mentorship on managing project implementation throughout the entire implementation cycle.

• Oversee, advise, and direct requirements on project implementations.

• Consult with clients and engage portfolio leadership when necessary.

• Champion the methodology for product implementation.

• Design and estimate business solutions addressing product gaps and enhancements.

• Comprehend objectives and requirements utilizing business and system skills.

• Monitor work hours and guarantee accurate billable time reporting.

• Assist with quality assurance testing of system deliverables when needed.

• Present customer demonstrations and system presentations during implementation and release phases.

• Provide guidance to stakeholders and solicit feedback.

• Address scope changes and customizations as necessary.

• Clearly communicate issues to various audiences.

• Serve as the primary business contact across project management, engineering, product development, and cross-functional teams.

• Identify potential consequences and risk levels while coaching team members on resolving problems.

• Lead teams in understanding customer requirements, gathering data, delivering analyses, and making recommendations for process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a business analyst.

• 3+ years of experience in P&C Insurance.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.

• Proven experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with team members across different geographical locations.

• Excellent communication, analytical, verbal, and written skills.

• Strong work ethic with the ability to self-initiate tasks.

• In-depth knowledge of agile software development processes and iterative development principles.

• Understanding of fundamental insurance concepts and the ability to converse on insurance topics.

• Capability to assess and manage risks and communicate effectively.

• Exceptional presentation skills.

• Proficiency in PowerPoint/Google Slides is required.

• May require travel up to 25%.

• Preferred: experience in directly communicating with and managing the expectations of internal and external executive stakeholders.

• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with internal team members, customers, and partner organizations.

• A strong desire to enhance knowledge in the Insurance Business.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Company-sponsored retirement plan.

• Annual company bonus plan may be available.

• Commissions may be available.

• Long-term incentive awards may be available.

• Disability accommodations provided during the hiring process.

• Appeals process for denied accommodations or non-selection decisions.