Senior Business Analyst at XL Group
Stamford, CT 06901
About the Job
DescriptionSenior Business AnalystHartford, CT | Stamford, CT | USAWe invent the new to help the world move forward. Combining powerful analytics and deeper insights with bigger ideas and innovative solutions, we free up our clients’ potential, thereby fulfilling our own. Take it seriously. Make it fun. Know it matters.Senior Business Analysts bridge the gap between business and IT by being able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders. The Senior Business Analysts will be responsible for supporting an application or multiple applications within a Delivery Team and her/his core responsibilities include eliciting and documenting both business, functional, non-functional and technical requirements, supporting quality assurance testing and UAT, and triaging incoming issues, defects, and enhancement requests. Senior Business Analysts will also provide senior level support of projects that impact the application(s) s/he supports.DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include?
• Elicit, analyze and document complex business requirements: collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into clear and concise user stories and ensure that requirements are well defined, prioritized and aligned with project goals.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and workshops: lead requirements gathering sessions, backlog refinement meetings and other agile ceremonies to foster collaboration, drive consensus and ensure that the team has a shared understanding of the product vision and roadmap.
• Manage and groom the product backlog: With the business/product owners, prioritize user stories based on business value, dependencies and technical feasibility and continuously refine the backlog to ensure that it remains up to date and aligned with the project needs
• Collaborate with development teams and subject matter experts: work closely with developers, testers and other team members to understand technical constraints, provide clarification on requirements and ensure that solutions meet the defined acceptance criteria.
• Build and maintain outstanding stakeholder relationships at all levels: effectively communicate project progress, risks and issues. Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns. The Senior Business Analyst reports to the Head of Digital Factory Delivery.QualificationsSHARE your talentWe’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
• Ability to understand general business requirements and implement corresponding technical solutions.
• Outstanding technical knowledge of all phases of applications systems analysis.
• Ability to work with data and complex systems.
• Significant experience in an insurance or technology field.
• Experience with multiple SDLC methodologies, particularly Agile principles.
• Must have familiarity with Analyst methodologies e.g. Use Cases; Business Rule Development; User Interface Specs; Functional Specs.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding communication skills (written and verbal), and be team-oriented.
• Must be detail conscious, technically motivated, creative, and user oriented.
• Able to determine and expertly communicate impacts of system functionality and technical approach on performance, scalability and maintainability.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and create accurate project estimates. Accurately quantifies project specific risks through the project lifecycle.
• Ability to present information in an influencing manner to leadership and all business stakeholders.
• Superior Stakeholder Management.
• Proven planning and organization skills, creating own work schedules, prioritizing workload, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales.
• Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, etc. Comfortable with change, able to easily make transitions.FIND your futureAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.Learn more at axaxl.comInclusion & DiversityAXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance CharterLearn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars:Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.The U.S. pay range for this position is $118,500 - $186,500. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. Wealsobelieve in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details aboutAXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.com).Job Field: Information TechnologyJob Type: StandardSchedule: Full-time
• Elicit, analyze and document complex business requirements: collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into clear and concise user stories and ensure that requirements are well defined, prioritized and aligned with project goals.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and workshops: lead requirements gathering sessions, backlog refinement meetings and other agile ceremonies to foster collaboration, drive consensus and ensure that the team has a shared understanding of the product vision and roadmap.
• Manage and groom the product backlog: With the business/product owners, prioritize user stories based on business value, dependencies and technical feasibility and continuously refine the backlog to ensure that it remains up to date and aligned with the project needs
• Collaborate with development teams and subject matter experts: work closely with developers, testers and other team members to understand technical constraints, provide clarification on requirements and ensure that solutions meet the defined acceptance criteria.
• Build and maintain outstanding stakeholder relationships at all levels: effectively communicate project progress, risks and issues. Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns. The Senior Business Analyst reports to the Head of Digital Factory Delivery.QualificationsSHARE your talentWe’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
• Ability to understand general business requirements and implement corresponding technical solutions.
• Outstanding technical knowledge of all phases of applications systems analysis.
• Ability to work with data and complex systems.
• Significant experience in an insurance or technology field.
• Experience with multiple SDLC methodologies, particularly Agile principles.
• Must have familiarity with Analyst methodologies e.g. Use Cases; Business Rule Development; User Interface Specs; Functional Specs.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding communication skills (written and verbal), and be team-oriented.
• Must be detail conscious, technically motivated, creative, and user oriented.
• Able to determine and expertly communicate impacts of system functionality and technical approach on performance, scalability and maintainability.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and create accurate project estimates. Accurately quantifies project specific risks through the project lifecycle.
• Ability to present information in an influencing manner to leadership and all business stakeholders.
• Superior Stakeholder Management.
• Proven planning and organization skills, creating own work schedules, prioritizing workload, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales.
• Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, etc. Comfortable with change, able to easily make transitions.FIND your futureAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.Learn more at axaxl.comInclusion & DiversityAXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance CharterLearn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars:Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.The U.S. pay range for this position is $118,500 - $186,500. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. Wealsobelieve in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details aboutAXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.com).Job Field: Information TechnologyJob Type: StandardSchedule: Full-time
