Senior Business Analyst

Hartford, Connecticut, US Overview Senior Business Analyst bridges the gap between business and IT by translating business needs into functional and non‑functional requirements. Essential Responsibilities Collect, challenge, facilitate and document business requirements in a business requirements specification, functional specification, or a set of Features, Epics & User stories. Validate the overall IT solution is aligned with the business requirements, walking through requirements with the business and then development & test teams to ensure understanding. Support development and system test queries, facilitate user acceptance testing, and provide support for issues/changes in production. Collaborate with Transformation & Change Delivery resources to ensure requirements and solutions support the overall business process. Identify opportunities to make business processes more efficient. You will report to the Delivery Lead. Required Skills And Abilities Relevant experience in business analysis within the insurance market, preferably with technology experience. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to present information in an influencing manner at the leadership level. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to build trusting relationships with the business. Ability to extract and document business requirements and to facilitate business requirements workshops. Desired Skills And Abilities Knowledge of policy administration / rate quote bind systems & ceded reinsurance. Insurance background – policy knowledge specifically. Proficiency with analyst techniques such as user interviewing, workshop facilitation, business process modelling, writing business requirement documents, epics & user stories. Experience supporting all phases of the software development life cycle. Experience with several SDLC methodologies, preference for Agile Scrum. Strong planning and organization skills, ability to work resiliently, prioritize workload and set realistic timescales. Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices and cultures; comfortable with change, able to transition smoothly. Compensation & Benefits U.S. base salary range: USD $114,500-180,300. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience and location. Benefits include a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs and various learning opportunities. Equal Opportunity AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr