Description
Senior Business Analyst - Insurance - Contract
Job Purpose:
As an SBA you will be tasked to lead business facing projects to identify, define and deliver business improvement opportunities through analysis and critical reasoning. Build in depth understanding of products, processes, systems and market practices to support business plan execution, whether business as usual or transformation related.
Responsibilities:
Prepare, plan and estimate, coordinate and execute project/phase related activities across multiple project streams
Become subject matter expert in business processes and working practice, and work to actively grow understanding for same within project delivery teams
Gather systems and process requirements, analyze to understand and minimize unnecessary variation, document to allow business partners prioritize and verify requirements
Channel business input to solution design and validate against business objectives, provide input to cost benefit analysis and business case definition
Ensure solutions are consistent with operational and technology best practice in Europe
Coordinate and lead business reviews of process and system solution design, development and test phases, including formal review and approvals if necessary
Prepare and execute business implementation plans including training, user testing and change control management
Build effective working relationships with business partners and across the project team at all levels to aid effective collaboration and communication
Skills/Competencies Required:
Excellent communication skills required
Understanding of project management methods (eg PRINCE, Six Sigma)
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Good working knowledge of Commercial General Insurance
High levels of enthusiasm, commitment, and energy required
Knowledge of European languages an advantage
Must be flexible to travel within Europe as and when required (limited duration)
Good working knowledge of MS Office required, MS SQL experience preferable
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience Required:
Primary or Secondary degree in a related discipline, eg Business Information Systems
7 plus years full life cycle experience in a similar position required
Proven experience in project/phase leadership required
Prior experience in General Insurance or Financial Services preferable
Prior experience working in an International environment an advantage
Process and workflow improvement experience is an advantage
Accreditation from a recognized Insurance Institute.
Thsi is a fantastic opportunity to work with an leading Irish Insurance company in Ireland. If you're interested to know more please submit your CV to Darragh in CPL for confidential consideration.