Position Summary

The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for bridging the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders. This person will need to be located in Chicago and come into our corporate office 2 days per week.

What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities:
• Understand and document the business objectives of each project and identify the business needs that the system must meet.
• Analyze and understand the business’s systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement or automation.
• Elicit, analyze, specify, and validate the business needs of stakeholders, be they customers or end users.
• Collaborate with project managers and project sponsors to determine project scope and vision.
• Conduct data analysis to support business decision making and business process improvement.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure that business requirements and functional specifications are implemented properly.
• Provide training and support to users, and write user manuals as needed.
• Document requirements, define scope and objectives and formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies.


Work Experience and Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Business Administration with 6 months to a year of related experience.

Licenses & Certifications:
· Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Certified of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) or Agile Analysis Certification (AAC) is preferred.

Technical/Functional Skills:
· Data Analysis
· IT Infrastructure
· Software Applications
· Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Behavioral Skills:
· Effective Communication
· Interpersonal Skills
· Attention to Detail
· Decision Making
· Problem-Solving
· Continuous Learning

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates 

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $136,000.00 - $170,000.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as