Work with IT staff and Business Partners to implement new or enhanced Life products into Sales Illustration and Policy Administration systems
Conduct thorough analysis of complex information and requirements
Certify changes made to systems
Develop and maintain certain system values and settings
Provide complex business consulting support to IT staff and customers
Influence others in IT and customer areas through teaching/sharing of specialized knowledge and/or leadership roles
Requirements
Typically, 2+ years of applicable work and/or technical experience
Typically, post-secondary degree, with a technical concentration in a discipline such as: Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics. Relevant work experience may be substituted
Life policy administration or financial system experience is preferred
General understanding of life products and policy administration is preferred
Must be able to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex life product specifications and calculations
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas is preferred
A thorough understanding of the system's underlying values, tables, and codes and their impact on system processing
Complex analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrates a working knowledge of systems and software development concepts, practices and procedures
Ability to work effectively under very tight deadline pressure
Proficiency in pertinent tools and software necessary for the position
Ability to plan, schedule and execute multiple concurrent activities
Clear use of the English language in written and oral communications and the ability to interpret and communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
Complex presentation and negotiation skills and the ability to lead meetings professionally and effectively
Ability to act with diplomacy in resolving conflict, consulting and acting as an agent in charge
Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and willing to self-teach and take responsibility for ongoing professional development.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Mental health benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and cultural observance day)