Bridge business requirements with systems design through all phases of opportunity ideation or problem resolution and systems enhancement
Work closely with business and leadership to understand business needs, requirements, and strategic opportunities
Representing the business’ requirements
Defining and designing the business functionality of the system
Ensuring that the system meets the defined business requirements
Participating and facilitating meetings, walkthroughs, workshops, and reviews of deliverables
Understanding and defining a strategic vision for key systems based on line of business, their needs, known risks and dependencies
Applying knowledge to help implement solutions to resolve complex problems or capitalize on new ideas
Helping to uncover and maximize the business/customer/user value of planned initiatives through facilitation, analysis and modeling techniques
Provide support to Developers and Quality Assurance Analysts during design and build phases
Ensure accuracy and completeness of work to maximize quality, build credibility, and avoid re-work
Build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders quickly and confidently, to positively influence outcomes
Identify and participate in implementing improvement opportunities
Identify risks and escalate issues in a timely manner
Requirements
5+ years working with insurance policy administration systems; experience with Ingenium is preferred
5+ years as a Business Systems Analyst in a Technology delivery environment
Accreditation in Business Analysis or equivalent credentials/experience
Degree in related discipline (Computer Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, etc.) or equivalent combination of training and experience
Strong knowledge of insurance products and business processes
Experience in a project environment preferred, with understanding of testing principles and methodologies
Effective at analyzing how product changes affect testing requirements
Must be self-motivated, organized and able to multi-task in an environment of changing processes and priorities
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills