Sr Business Analyst
Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Hannover Re) is currently seeking talented candidates for our open Sr Business Analyst position. This is a Full-Time role within the SO – Client Data Management department. Please see below for more information regarding the essential functions of this position, required qualifications, and how to apply.
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Job Summary:
Serves as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions so that organizational initiatives are successfully achieved. Analyzes business partner’s operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to formulate improvement opportunities. Translates high-level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manages changes to such specifications. Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit and IT from initial requirements to final implementation. Works independently and leads initiatives autonomously driving project milestones forward. Ongoing maintenance and enhancement of existing applications to support business projects and initiatives.
Essential Functions:
- (40%) Leads / Participates in all aspects of the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including, but not limited to: planning, requirements, design, and testing so that business or project needs are achieved. Evaluates how changing business needs and evolving technological tools and trends affect existing systems and processes.
- (20%) Leads / Participates in all aspects of the Project Management Lifecycle as dictated by the project team so that business or project needs are achieved. Additional responsibilities include stakeholder communication, budget and resource management.
- (20%) Provides training, consulting, and technical support for application systems so that business users and technical staff perform their job functions more effectively. Prepares and maintains documentation for application systems so that Hannover Re’s system documentation remains current.
- (10%) Negotiates with management to identify opportunities for process improvements to provide efficiencies or improved operational / financial controls for the organization.
- (10%) Acts as a liaison to business users for prioritizing and solving business problems with technology. Coordinates troubleshooting for difficult application system issues.
You come equipped with
Competencies:
- Manages Complexity
- Plans and Aligns
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
- Communicates Effectively
Essential knowledge skills and abilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline
- 7 or more years of relevant technical, Regression testing, or business work experience
- General project management abilities, including an understanding of the project management framework, and ability to manage project tasks, budgets, and resources as assigned.
- Ability to work with business partners between multiple business functions to align technology solutions with business strategies.
- Demonstrates an informed knowledge of multiple business areas to resolve problems for more complex recurring and new business initiatives.
- Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities; Works on multiple projects simultaneously as a project team member.
- Advanced database skills
- Ability to analyze disparate sources of data and generate data processing specifications
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PC software: Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint
Desired knowledge skills and abilities:
- FLMI, PMP or other industry certifications
- Minimum of 3 years life insurance industry experience
- Knowledge of Azure and other Hannover systems and processes
- Familiarity with test management tools and best practices
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Understanding of and ability to run reports in SQL, Hyperion, OLB and Business Objects
Travel:
- 5% - domestic travel with overnight stays
Total Compensation (Inclusive of Base + Bonus):
- $100,900 - $136,500
Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company provided life insurance and disability benefits
- 401(k) and profit sharing
- Additional ancillary benefits available
Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Hannover Re) seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the company and those who respect and promote excellence through diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification. The company complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and prohibits unlawful harassment based on any of the aforementioned protected classes at every location in which the company operates. This applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to: hiring, assessments, probation, placement, benefits, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, training and development, social and recreational programs, educational assistance and retirement.
We are committed to making our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. Upon request, Hannover Re will reasonably accommodate applicants so they can participate in the application process unless doing so would create an undue hardship to Hannover Re, or a threat to these individuals, others in the workplace or the company as a whole. To request an accommodation, email HRLUS-personnel@hannover-re.com. Please allow for 24 hours to process your request.
We will accept applications until a candidate has been identified and selected to fill this position.
Nearest Major Market: Orlando