Associate Business Analyst (Hybrid)

Selective Insurance Company of America•Short Hills, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness. Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Requirements

Superior organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
Proficient in Excel
Knowledge of Agile methodology & frameworks
Ability to build collaborative relationships.
Strong interpersonal communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Excellent written communication skills, ability to clearly express thoughts and ideas through documentation
Ability to effectively manage a range of tasks and projects in an environment with changing priorities.
College degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Training or certifications in business analysis preferred.
Exposure to project management preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Owners to schedule and assist in facilitating business requirements gathering sessions with business groups, stakeholder interviews, requirements workshops, backlog refinement sessions, etc., to document requirements, validate existing requirements and create new user stories. This also includes statutory requirements.
Identifying and build relationships with all necessary stakeholders for various projects. This may include Product Owners, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Senior Business Analysts, etc.
Support developers and testers through the prioritization of user stories.
Document and manage requirements documentation, for different types of work (initiatives, enhancements, regulatory, support, break-fix, etc.) ensuring quality and completeness of all deliverables and obtaining necessary signoffs.
Document system changes and conduct training on system changes.
Assist in peer review discussions and incorporate feedback into requirement documents.
Tracks tasks and accurately provides time estimates for tasks and requirement estimations. Participate in all AGILE ceremonies and activities, while also contributing to demos.
Conduct requirements walkthrough with development and testing teams. Ensure clarification and understanding on all requirements and obtain sign-off.
Review coverage of test conditions and prioritize test scenarios for QA team.