Senior Business Analyst – (Guidewire PolicyCenter & Insurance)

Senior Business Analyst

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for complex system enhancements and strategic initiatives
• Translate business needs into detailed and clearly defined specifications
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, including business use cases, data flows, traceability matrices, and report mock-ups
• Plan and conduct requirements gathering sessions and stakeholder presentations
• Facilitate review sessions for finalized business and functional requirements to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Build relationships with business units to gain a deep understanding of organizational needs
• Collaborate with technical teams to provide subject-matter expertise and ensure deliverables align with business goals
• Ensure solutions uphold efficiency, consistency, and process effectiveness across products and business operations
• Lead planning and execution of User Acceptance Testing, developing test plans and scripts to validate system functionality
• Work with project leads and stakeholders to ensure timely UAT signoff and successful implementation
  

Requirements

• 7+ years of business analysis experience, including experience with Guidewire platforms
• Expertise in iterative and agile workflows, with knowledge of SDLC and PMLC methodologies
• Skills in developing detailed business requirements, technical specifications, and user stories
• Background in creating process diagrams, data rules, and re-engineering IT solutions for process automation
• Competency in managing stakeholder communication during interviews, presentations, and negotiations
• Proven ability to deliver clear documentation reflecting deep business and system understanding
• Experience in implementing and supporting claims or policy management systems
• Familiarity with standard project tools including MS PowerPoint, Excel, Project, SharePoint, and process modeling tools like Visio
• Proficiency in analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of leading small teams
  

Nice to have

• Flexibility to use visualization tools to support data-driven decision-making
• Understanding of UI/UX mock-up tools for prototyping solutions
• Familiarity with insurance reporting and data integration processes
• Showcase of experience optimizing cross-functional collaboration between business and IT units