Senior Business Analyst

Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Hannover Re) is currently seeking talented candidates for a full-time Senior Business Analyst position, within the SO – Client Data Management department. Please see below for more information regarding the essential functions of this position, required qualifications, and how to apply.

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Job Summary:

Serves as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions so that organizational initiatives are successfully achieved. Analyzes business partner’s operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to formulate improvement opportunities. Translates high-level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manages changes to such specifications. Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit and IT from initial requirements to final implementation.  Works independently and leads initiatives autonomously driving project milestones forward.  Ongoing maintenance and enhancement of existing applications to support business projects and initiatives.  

Essential Functions:

• (40%) ​​Leads / Participates in all aspects of the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including, but not limited to: planning, requirements, design, and testing so that business or project needs are achieved.  Evaluates how changing business needs and evolving technological tools and trends affect existing systems and processes.​ 
• (20%) Leads / Participates in all aspects of the Project Management Lifecycle as dictated by the project team so that business or project needs are achieved.  Additional responsibilities include stakeholder communication, budget and resource management. 
• (15%) Negotiates with management to identify opportunities for process improvements to provide efficiencies or improved operational / financial controls for the organization.
•  (10%) Promotes and supports the change management tools and processes for new development and system maintenance (including Regression testing), so that Hannover Re’s change management protocols adhere to the pre-defined guidelines. 
•  (10%) Provides training, consulting, and technical support for application systems so that business users and technical staff perform their job functions more effectively. 
• (5%) Prepares and maintains documentation for application systems so that Hannover Re’s system documentation remains current.  

 

 

You come equipped with

Competencies:

• Manages Complexity
• Customer Focus
• Plans and Aligns
• Drives Results
• Communicates Effectively

Essential knowledge, skills and abilities:

• ​​Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline  
• 7 or more years of relevant technical, Regression testing, or business work experience 
• ​General project management abilities, including an understanding of the project management framework, and ability to manage project tasks, budgets, and resources as assigned. 
• Ability to work with business partners between multiple business functions to align technology solutions with business strategies. 
• Demonstrates an informed knowledge of multiple business areas to resolve problems for more complex recurring and new business initiatives.  
• ​Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities; Works on multiple projects simultaneously as a project team member. 
• ​Advanced database skills 
• ​Ability to analyze disparate sources of data and generate data processing specifications 
• Strong customer service skills 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PC software: Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint​ 

Desired knowledge, skills and abilities:

• FLMI, PMP or other industry certifications  
• Minimum of 3 years life insurance industry experience  
• Knowledge of Azure and other Hannover systems and processes 
• Familiarity with test management tools and best practices 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment 
• Understanding of and ability to run reports in SQL, Hyperion, OLB and Business Objects 

Travel:

• ​​ 5% - domestic travel with overnight stays​ 

Total Compensation (Inclusive of Base + Bonus)

• $97,600 - $132,000

Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) - Company provided life insurance and disability benefits - 401(k) and profit sharing -