Technical/Business Analyst - New Product Development

Our client is seeking a dynamic and innovative Technical/Business Analyst to join their New Product Development team. This role is a unique blend of technical and business acumen, with a focus on actuarial modeling and systems projects within the annuity product space.

As a Technical/Business Analyst, you will collaborate with a diverse team of analysts, developers, project managers, and subject matter experts to ensure product development aligns with contractual and regulatory requirements, thereby minimizing reputational risk. You will be part of a fast-paced project team, working with demanding stakeholders and driving the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Authoring user stories and creating calculation requirements
• Developing and implementing test strategies
• Supporting the quality assurance team in test planning and execution
• Proactively addressing open questions and risks
• Guiding team members in execution based on available information
  
  

The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate high-level concepts into requirements or test strategies. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will be interacting with individuals at all levels, from project teams to executive sponsors.

Preferred Qualifications

• High technical aptitude
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Customer-oriented with a solution-focused mindset
• Experience in actuarial, mathematics, or product development
• Familiarity with financial product modeling and test strategy execution
• Experience in the financial services industry
• Experience with large-scale, enterprise-wide implementations
  
  

Our client's team operates under Agile methodology, and the successful candidate will be expected to adapt to this fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you are a driven individual with a high sense of urgency and a strong technical aptitude, we encourage you to apply.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $23 - $53 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email from our Virtual Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

PandoLogic. Keywords: Business Systems Analyst, Location: GOLDEN VALLEY, MN - 55405 , PL: 596607090