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Zurich NA Business Systems Analyst III in Schaumburg, Illinois
Business Systems Analyst III
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Zurich North America is currently hiring a Business Systems Analyst III working out of our Schaumburg, IL North America Headquarters supporting our Property and Casuality business.
Key Accountabilities
Coordinates and leads activities with business owners to gather detailed requirements from through interviews, documentation and facilitated working sessions for approved projects and enhancements. Monitors business decisions and manages requirements documentation and communication.
Leads analysis of requirements to determine the systems’ potential and defines impact to other business units and systems. In addition, provides input to the development effort.
Creates process models based on business requirements in order to determine the completeness of the information and process components.
Provides Customers with cost/benefit analysis, risk assessment, scope definition of proposed requirements.
Guides users in building business case; Performs impact analysis; Supports application testing, implementation and training activities throughout the process.
Leads individual or sub project tasks affecting single or multiple business and IT departments.
Evaluates project impact through consultation with the business, regulatory, Information Technology management, development, quality assurance, validation, and training teams.
Supports system configuration and integration testing including the functionality, performance and fit to ensure original requirements are met.
Evaluates project impact through consultation with the business, regulatory, Information Technology management, development, quality assurance, validation, and training teams.
Manages work plans, timelines and budgets. Evaluates relative feedback and Return On Investment to effectively prioritize projects. Evaluates project impact through consultation with the business, regulatory, Information Technology management, development, quality assurance, validation, and training teams. Partners with stakeholders to identify necessary department resources to meet defined objectives.
Performs business process modeling and re-engineering based on business requirements in order to determine the completeness of the information and process components.
Utilizes Unified Modeling Language tools in creating Use Cases, Class and Sequence Diagrams based on the product design documentation.
Performs system configuration and integration testing including the functionality, performance and fit to ensure original requirements are met.
Mentors team members in technology, architecture and delivery of applications.
Required:
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Computer Science or Engineering and 8 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area
OR
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area
AND
Process reengineering; LEAN/Six Sigma experience
Experience with process modeling tools
Insurance application system design/analysis experience
Experience with use case development
Experience with Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools/techniques
Preferred:
Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP)
Experience with AGILE/SCRUM and/or certification
Advanced Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) skills
Consulting experience
Experience in a analytical role on complex enterprise projects
Experience in software development programming languages (.net, SQL, VB .net)
Knowledge of financial services industry
In-depth knowledge of insurance business processes and processing (especially in Commercial (Large) Property and Casualty)
Strong analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, Visio
Solid understanding of Zurich underwriting applications and Large Property and/or Casualty underwriting workflow
In-depth knowledge of insurance business processes and processing (especially in Commercial (Large) Property and Casualty)
Experience in a Business Analyst role
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ).
A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more.
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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: Yes
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