Business Analyst

Munich Re Careers•New York, NY

2d•$102,000 - $153,000•Onsite

About The Position

Munich Re is one of the world’s leading reinsurance companies with approximately 45,000 employees in over 50 locations around the globe. As an industry leader, we provide a unique opportunity to be part of a global success story. We offer our employees a diverse and challenging work environment which champions high performance, professional development, innovation and passion, and rewards top performers with a highly competitive total rewards package. Business Analyst - North American Integrated Analytics Team In keeping with our global position as an industry leader and innovator, Munich Re is driving transformation in the life insurance industry through machine learning and best-in-class risk assessment. As a Business Analyst on the Product Management team, you will be working closely with our data science, underwriting and development teams on alitheia. You will work on mission-critical systems leveraging AI, electronic health records (EHRs), and other complex, sensitive medical data to make it easier for people to get essential life insurance coverage

Requirements

2+ years experience in technical roles
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science or equivalent
Experience in Individual Life or Disability Insurance (Direct Carrier or Reinsurance) highly desirable
Ability to express complex ideas clearly and facilitate communication between clients and internal teams
Experience with the full software development lifecycle
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to apply creative thinking and problem-solving skills to solve business problems
Attention to detail and organization
Superior written and oral communication skills, including presentations to clients and internal management
Experience producing technology project artifacts including but not limited to: use cases, requirements documents, functional specifications, data mapping and process flows
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms
Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, SQL
Experience with software engineering best practices
Agility to work across multiple internal teams and multiple assignments in a dynamic environment
The ability to learn and adapt quickly
A drive to make a difference
Must be able to travel 10-25%

Nice To Haves

The successful candidate will demonstrate a natural desire to provide exceptional client service through his/her energy, enthusiasm, and initiative.

Responsibilities

Support the product lifecycle: Clarify and communicate business needs, contribute to the definition and design of data-driven solutions and ensure the alignment of business solutions and business needs
Gather all key facts to propose solutions to solve complex business needs using data and technology
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business requirements and translate them into actionable technical specifications.
Identify and advocate for areas of improvements in solutions and processes and make recommendations for enhancements
Collaborate with our risk specialists, data scientists, and engineers to plan, develop, and implement new features and platform improvements
Support testing and implementation of new features to ensure accuracy and to avoid disruption
Support requirements specification across our product suite: Create and maintain detailed technical specifications, test plans, process maps, and other documentation
Ensure that technical documentation is aligned with business goals, priorities, and timelines
Provide technical support to project teams during all phases of the software development cycle
Participate in cross-functional meetings to identify and resolve issues related to product development
Support technical implementation with clients: Contribute to client-facing and internal process flows, data flows, and other documentation
Anticipate, quantify and resolve issues with requirements
Prioritize requirements with engineering