Senior Business Analyst - Insurance - BI - Data - Analytics
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team and play a crucial role in driving our data and analytics initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the insurance industry and expertise in developing and implementing business intelligence (BI) and advanced data analytics solutions. This role will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams, eliciting requirements, managing backlogs, and ensuring the successful delivery of data-driven projects.
Responsibilities
* Gather and analyze business requirements for data and analytics projects, including BI tools, data warehousing, and advanced analytics solutions
* Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand their data needs and translate them into actionable requirements
* Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, and process flows
* Manage project backlogs, prioritize user stories, and facilitate sprint planning sessions using agile methodologies
* Ensure the successful implementation of data and analytics solutions by working closely with development teams and providing subject matter expertise
* Conduct user acceptance testing and ensure the delivered solutions meet business requirements
* Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the data and analytics space
* Support other business/technology projects as needed
Key Skills
* Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong focus on data and analytics projects in the insurance industry
* Proven experience in eliciting and documenting business requirements for BI and advanced analytics solutions
* Proficient in data modeling, data visualization, and data mining techniques
* Hands-on experience with agile methodologies, including backlog management and sprint planning
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business problems into technical solutions
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
* Knowledge of relevant data and analytics tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or R (preferred)