Senior Business Analyst

American National is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support our P&C Underwriting Division. The Senior Business Analyst position is right for you if you have previous Business Analyst experience and are ready to step into large-scale projects while mentoring other Business Analysts on the team. In this role, you will work independently while also enjoying the support of a highly collaborative, cross-functional team!

What Will You Do?

Elicits, identifies, and documents written business requirements and user acceptance testing criteria for department service requests and projects and collaborates with other business area BAs to assist in doing the same for product or large strategic initiatives.

Validates requirements match the intention of the stakeholders needs, assesses that requirements demonstrate value, and communicates the advantages / disadvantages of alternate solutions when applicable.

Utilize excellent written and verbal skills to communicate recommended solutions, weighing risks, benefits, and potential value.

Investigates and uses data analytics to determine how solutions or processes are performing after deployment and recommends improvements to support change management or maximize efficiencies as applicable.

Identifies alternatives and actions including replacing / retiring / enhancing a solution or adjusting the organization to allow for maximum solution performance and value recognition.

Serves as a liaison between underwriting and other business areas (such as Computer Technology Services (CTS), product, actuarial, agencies, training, compliance, claims, billing, call center, client experience, etc.) and collaborates effectively.

Mentors other Business Analysts, assisting in supporting consistent business analysis practices across all projects and lines of business.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a relevant field preferred

Scrum Certification, or Business Analyst designation desired

Five or more years of industry or business analyst work experience

Expert knowledge in business analysis and can train others effectively

Proven ability to creatively approach situations with innovative thinking

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels and business areas in the organization

Possesses effective conflict resolution skills

Strong technical aptitude, proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and Duck Creek is beneficial

Must be highly organized, self-driven, results-oriented, visionary thinker with a clear focus on quality.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organizations values and cultural richness : Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role, but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.

American Nationals recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal . Learn more about our company, by following us on social media : LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

About the company

We believe in providing coverage options that are right for you, not everyone else. We have a clear purpose, values instilled in our company and a long, rich history that can offer our clients longevity, stability and a sense of security.

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