Business Analyst (Hybrid)

Business Analyst

We are seeking an experienced business analyst to work in a collaborative environment focusing on our Annuity Electronic Order Entry platforms, including Affirm, An4, and Firelight. We support Individual Solutions as well as Operations and are looking for someone who can help achieve results while continuously improving efficiencies and processes across annuity new business workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Owner and business partners to identify and elicit technology needs related to annuity new business and work with internal technology teams and vendor partners to identify solutions.
• Help the Product Owner document technology needs and business requirements.
• Assist the Product Owner and team in planning work for upcoming releases, considering factors such as priority, effort/cost, complexity, dependencies, and business and system impacts.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner, internal and external teams, and business stakeholders to refine requirements and prepare them for development, while identifying dependencies, risks, and other concerns.
• Provide assistance throughout each release to the development team and quality engineers, including answering questions on requirements and providing input into testing strategy.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation of system and business processes.
• Grow and maintain knowledge of annuity products, business processes, and supporting system applications.
• Stay informed of trends in the annuity business and financial services technology space.
• Build strong relationships with team members, business users, stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors to help navigate problems, decisions, and related implications.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker who is analytical and results driven.
• Demonstrated ability to influence priorities and navigate differing viewpoints in a collaborative, Agile environment.
• Working knowledge of Agile practices, including iterative development, incremental delivery, backlog management, velocity, and task definition.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage teams, facilitate discussions, advocate for outcomes, and resolve conflict.
• Solid analytical and creative problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal direction, adapt to shifting priorities, manage multiple issues simultaneously, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Sufficient understanding of technical concepts to help drive scalable and sustainable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience as a product or business analyst, with demonstrated delivery of business value and outcomes.
• Experience supporting annuity products and/or annuity new business processes.
• Familiarity with electronic order entry or e-application platforms such as Affirm, An4, or Firelight (or the ability to quickly learn new platforms).

This position will have a hybrid working arrangement, working in-office for a minimum of 3 days a week.

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Preferred Skills: Agile Environments, Agile Methodology, Collaboration, Communication, End User Support, Internal Communications, Problem Solving, Product Development, Product Roadmap Development, Project Management, Quality Analysis, Relationship Building, Requirements Gathering, Scrum, User Story

The estimated base pay range for this job is: $72,000.00 - $134,000.00. Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability
• Pride at Securian Financial
• Securian Young Professionals Network
• Securian Multicultural Network
• Securian Women and Allies Network
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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