Business Analyst P&C Insurance

We are looking for a qualified Business Analyst to join our high functioning team that delivers and support client services. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Surety policy admin systems and experience in business analysis.
This role will be a BA on medium-scale projects and enhancements with a focus on supporting Surety underwriting initiatives and associated underwriting technology. This role will also help drive transformational and strategic solutions by formulating and defining system scope and objectives based on user needs. This role will work closely with vendor partners, team members, business, and IT leaders to elicit and document business needs and requirements. A candidate for this position must be a self-starter and able to work in a varied, fast-paced environment as part of a service delivery function

Job Responsibilities:
Business requirements gathering and documentation for projects and enhancements
Manage and facilitate communications between IT teams, business, and vendors
Assist in formulating and designing system scope and objectives based on user needs and thorough understanding of business processes
Identify, evaluate, and recommend potential solution options. Support the resolution via projects and enhancements through to production deployment
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to project team members concerning Surety
Participate in the full software development life cycle (SDLC)
Conduct operational support turnover activities including creation of Quick Reference Guides, Standard Operating Procedures, and other job aids as applicable
Perform special duties and other projects as assigned
Comply with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at the company
Establish and build strong working relations and partnerships with various levels of IT team members, stakeholders, Business Units and Senior Management

Qualifications:
Degree / Licenses and Professional Certification
Bachelor s degree preferred
Insurance Certification(s) preferred