Business Analyst in Chicago, IL
Under business direction, works with business area and technology representatives to formulate and
define systems requirements and objectives. Creates business requirements in support of an IT program or
project for functional area.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
1. Liaises with business & IT stakeholders and plans and conducts working sessions to create business
requirements.
2. Prepares charter, requirements, and contributes to solutions documents and supporting documentation (e.g., use cases, process flows, business rules, user interface mock-ups, etc)for the concept and definition
phases of the project.
3. Reviews recommended technology solutions to management for approval.
4. Assists with system test planning to ensure that test conditions, scripts, validation criteria,and
expected results will successfully test the business and non-functional requirements.
5. Participates in design reviews to ensure that detailed designs meet the needs of business and
non-functional requirements.
6. Manages requirements process using the appropriate requirement management tools (e.g. Caliber
RM).
7. Assures that necessary research is performed in order to fully understand the business issues,
develop possible solutions and to support development of innovative, cost effective solutions.
Experience: 1. Broad understanding of the REINSURANCE industry, its products, practices and operations.
2. Familiarity with the system development life cycle, and technology alternatives; understanding of
interface design and user centered work methods.
3. Strong knowledge of REinsurance business and systems.
4. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
5. Solid oral and written communication skills and ability to convey business requirements
and technical needs in clear, concise, and effective manner.
6. Solid client and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with clients and IT staff.
7. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
8. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business related software
systems.
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