As an IT Business Analyst, you augment a high-profile team of business analysts, solution architects and developers working on a strategic project for Commercial Insurance Zurich Multinational. You will analyze business requirements, translate them into solution/IT requirements and ensure their implementation at highest quality. You have a sound knowledge in both, IT and business/insurance industry and a vast interest to deepen your domain knowledge in Commercial Insurance and Zurich Multinational.
responsibilities :
Understanding business objectives and business specifics (e.g. on processes, guidelines, products) to validate business requirements and to make sure business needs are met and in line with strategic priorities and vision
Providing explanations and expertise regarding ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ for business processes, products, data & user flows etc. to appropriate stakeholders during requirement elicitation and specification phases
Conducting elicitation and specification sessions with subject matter experts and end users
Creating solution/IT requirement specifications from business requirements
Applying agreed design- and work/quality principles
Providing input regarding solution alternatives and engaging in brainstorming and workshops across teams and in combined BA / Architect / Developer sessions
Supporting the Senior Business Analysts and Project Manager in delivery planning, backlog management and implementation dependencies
Owning assigned topics end-to-end including related dependencies and with that helping to ensure overall project deliverables and timelines are met
Applying agreed methodologies together with the team and adapting best approach (e.g. on delivery, team organization, documentation) as suitable for the specific project
Participating in development of test plans, testing and training activities
Participating in post implementation activities including system documentation completion, problem solving, production support and measurement of benefits achieved
requirements-expected :
Proven experience (3 to 5 years) as business analyst or subject matter expert in global transformation projects at strategic level with a clear solution and delivery mindset
Proven experience in agile delivery environment, feeling comfortable in complex global project setups and being able to work under pressure in a multi-vendor and multi-cultural team
Sound experience in capturing complex business requirements, translating them into abstract concepts, then concise functional IT requirements and ultimately targeted input materials for testing and user training
Very strong problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills
Very strong ownership & proactivity
Very strong communication and co-creation skills
Sound knowledge of the insurance industry, ideally international commercial insurance
A bachelor’s or master’s degree or comparable qualification preferably in IT, business information or equivalent
Balanced mix of business acumen and technology savviness
Advanced English language skills, written and spoken
BA certificate (e.g. IREP/CPRE, IIBA, BABOK etc.) is an advantage
offered :
Real life opportunities to develop and grow with us and contribute to the world around us
Competitive salaries, language allowance and an employee benefits package that includes among others medical insurance, life insurance and sport-card
Annual bonus depending on company annual results and individual performance
Wide range of learning programs and personal development opportunities including also possibility to apply for up to 80% of educational trainings reimbursement
Referral awards
Online fitness trainings
Possibility to work from home
Nice and friendly atmosphere
benefits :
sharing the costs of sports activities
private medical care
sharing the costs of professional training & courses
