Senior Analyst, Software Engineering | Senior Business Analyst

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Objectives of this role

Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their needs and align business objectives with technology solutions.

Requirements Gathering: Lead the requirements gathering process to identify business needs and document functional and non-functional requirements accurately.

Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analysis tools to generate insights that inform business decisions and track project performance metrics.

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Documentation Standards: Establish and maintain documentation standards to ensure clarity and consistency in project deliverables

Change Management: Assist in change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions for stakeholders and users when implementing new systems or processes.

Responsibilities

Requirements Elicitation: Engage with stakeholders to gather and document detailed business requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of their needs.

Data Analysis: Analyse data trends and metrics to provide insights that inform business strategies and decision-making.

Process Mapping: Create and analyse process maps to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement, recommending solutions to optimize workflows.

Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams in project initiatives, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical implementation.

Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including business requirements documents, use cases, process flows, and user manuals.

Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, facilitating clear communication and understanding of project goals.

Testing and Validation: Oversee the testing process to ensure that solutions meet business requirements, including user acceptance testing (UAT) and validation of deliverables.

Change Management: Support change management efforts by preparing stakeholders for new systems and processes, providing training, and addressing any concerns.

Strategic Planning: Contribute to strategic planning sessions, providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis and market trends.

Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with projects and propose mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

Educational Background

Bachelor’s Degree: Typically, in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.

Master’s Degree (Optional): An MBA or relevant master’s degree can be advantageous.

Professional Experience

Usually, 3+ years in business analysis in Life Insurance implementations, with demonstrated experience in leading projects.

Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the specific industry (e.g., finance, healthcare, technology) relevant to the role.

Technical Skills

Data Analysis Tools: Proficiency in tools such as Excel, SQL, or data visualization software (optional) (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Requirements Management Tools: Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms for tracking requirements and project management.

Process Mapping: Knowledge of process modeling techniques and tools (e.g., BPMN, Visio).

Certifications (Optional but Beneficial)

Soft Skills

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly to various stakeholders.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to identify issues and propose effective solutions.

Leadership: Ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders effectively.

Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills to foster collaboration across departments.

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Extreme Event Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.

Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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