Job Summary
The Business Analyst / Manager will play a pivotal role in driving business solutions within the Life and Annuities Insurance domain. With a focus on Business Process Modelling and Business Analysis & Planning, the candidate will leverage their expertise in Jira to enhance operational efficiency. This hybrid role requires a strategic thinker who can translate complex business needs into actionable insights ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Experience: 9 - 13 years
Technical Skills: Jira, Business Process Modelling, Business Analysis & Planning
Domain Knowledge: Life and Annuities Insurance
Responsibilities
- Lead the analysis and design of business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the Life and Annuities Insurance domain.
- Oversee the development and implementation of business solutions using Jira to track and manage project progress.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on thorough business analysis and planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of business objectives and technology solutions.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and define business needs.
- Develop comprehensive business models that support the company’s strategic goals.
- Ensure that all business processes are compliant with industry standards and regulations.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of implemented business solutions to ensure they meet desired outcomes.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure understanding and buy-in for proposed solutions.
- Support the development of training materials and provide guidance to team members on new processes and tools.
- Utilize Life and Annuity domain knowledge to inform decision-making and strategy development.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices to inform business analysis activities.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate expertise in Business Process Modelling and Business Analysis & Planning.
- Possess strong technical skills in Jira for project management and tracking.
- Exhibit deep knowledge of the Life and Annuities Insurance domain.
- Show proficiency in translating complex business needs into actionable insights.
- Have excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a hybrid model.
- Display strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive business solutions.
- Maintain a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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