Research Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Recognized as the trusted source for industry knowledge, LIMRA and LOMA provides research, training, development, and networking solutions to financial services companies. In a rapidly changing marketplace, companies rely on us for our industry insight, practical solutions, and unwavering commitment to their success. Leading life insurance and financial services organizations around the world rely on our membership to make bottom-line decisions with greater confidence. They turn to us for:

• Research: Catalysts for new ideas, industry benchmarking, and strategic planning.
• Learning & Development: Programs to assess, train, and increase productivity, and develop future corporate leaders.
• Networking: Connections with industry leaders and peers through study groups, committees, and conferences.

We are seeking a Business Analyst to support a multi year transformation of our Industry Benchmark Program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact strategic work, influencing future state processes and customer experiences. In this role, you will collaborate closely with business partners, data analysts, technology teams, and project leaders to define requirements, streamline processes, and ensure solutions align with the organization's long-term strategic goals. This team enables efficient and impactful research so that LIMRA and LOMA can produce timely, relevant and actionable insights for the industry and our membership. The Research Enablement team drives transformation, partnering within and across the organization to elevate our operational capabilities and member experience. Our department is known for its collaborative culture, strong partnership with business leaders, and commitment to delivering thoughtful, strategic, and scalable solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with stakeholders to deeply understand business needs and translate them into clear requirements, user stories, and process documentation.
• Support solution design efforts by providing insight into business operations and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Develop detailed process maps, data flows, requirement traceability, and testing documentation.
• Participate in cross functional working sessions, helping drive clarity, alignment, and thoughtful decision making.
• Contribute to testing activities, including script development, execution, and validation.
• Serve as a liaison between business partners and data analysts, communicating clearly and adapting your approach based on audience.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and present well-supported recommendations.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, project work, or operational roles supporting the financial services industry
• Experience in insurance, annuities, workplace benefits, or retirement benefits a plus
• Ability to structure ambiguous information, ask smart questions, and drive productive conversations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact comfortably with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a growth environment.
• A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset — positive, dependable, and team forward.
• IIBA certification (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP) is a plus.

What Do You Need To Succeed?

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a growth environment.
• A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset — positive, dependable, and team forward.

Join Us if you're looking to be part of a thoughtful, supportive, and high-performing team where you can contribute to projects shaping the future of our benchmark capabilities, collaborate with strong partners across the organization, grow your skills in business analysis, project work, and strategic planning, and work in an environment that values curiosity, clarity, and continuous improvement.

LIMRA and LOMA are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome people with unique perspectives and backgrounds, recognizing that a wide range of experiences strengthens our ability to help members navigate with confidence. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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