Lead Business Analyst

Overview About Us: At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Job Family: IT - Business Analysis About Us: At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. Who We Are: We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. We’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them. We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. What We Do: Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, and 3) Financial Assets. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people and is part of Aegon. Job Description Summary: Serves as a liaison with programming and user departments to coordinate and conduct tests that ensure the reliability, accuracy, and functionality of system changes and/or enhancements. Attained subject matter expertise in quality assurance testing methods and company products. Maintains documentation for each project and may train users on new or modified software. Responsibilities Reviews and edits requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to proposed solution Develops functional specifications and system design specifications for client engagements Ensures issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved in a timely manner Works with client personnel to identify required changes Defines and refines test conditions Communicates needed changes to development team. Prioritizes multiple tasks effectively; may be responsible for assigning and reviewing project tasks completed by others May lead team and client meetings Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluates alternative business solutions Solves complex problems in creative ways; significant initiative and independent judgment required; makes varied decisions; operates with substantial latitude for un-reviewed action or decision; typically plans, conducts and supervises assignments, reviews progress and evaluates results; exhibits leadership skills; mentors employees across teams; may manage the workload of others. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience. Minimum of 8 years of experience in testing and/or systems background. Thorough understanding of operational procedures and systems. Preferred Qualifications Programming and/or IT background helpful. Working Conditions Office Environment Compensation The Salary for this position generally ranges between $73,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually. Salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above or below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. This position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship. This role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations. Relocation assistance will not be provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr Transamerica