Guidewire - Business Analyst - Hybrid - US

FormativGroup•White Plains, NY

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Guidewire Business Analyst role is focused on supporting Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations for Personal Lines Property & Casualty insurance products, including Personal Auto and Homeowners. This person will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, technical teams, and delivery leaders to gather requirements, define business processes, support solution design, and help ensure successful delivery across Agile project teams. We’re looking for someone with strong PolicyCenter knowledge, insurance domain expertise, and the ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements. FormativGroup is a PE-backed technology consulting and implementation partner helping organizations modernize complex business platforms, improve delivery outcomes, and scale technology solutions that support long-term growth. We partner with clients across strategy, solution design, implementation, and ongoing support to help move critical initiatives from vision to execution. Our teams bring deep technical expertise, delivery discipline, and a collaborative approach to every engagement.

Requirements

5+ years of Business Analyst experience, with at least 3+ years working on Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations.
Strong domain expertise in Personal Lines P&C Insurance, specifically Personal Auto and Homeowners products.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and business process modeling tools.
Excellent communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.
Candidates must reside in one of the following U.S. states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, and Washington DC. Candidates residing outside these states are not eligible for consideration currently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter v10.x or Cloud is preferred.
Solid understanding of policy administration processes, underwriting, rating, and product configuration in PolicyCenter.
Guidewire Business Analyst or PolicyCenter certifications preferred.
Exposure to Guidewire Digital Portal integrations for Personal Lines preferred.
Experience with data migration, system integration, and API requirements in the Guidewire ecosystem preferred.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in Personal Lines Insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations.
Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, QA teams, and delivery leaders to support successful project execution.
Translate Personal Lines insurance processes into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and functional documentation.
Support PolicyCenter work related to policy administration, underwriting, rating, product configuration, and business rules.
Facilitate discovery sessions, requirements workshops, backlog refinement, sprint planning, and stakeholder review meetings.
Use Agile/Scrum practices to support delivery, clarify requirements, manage dependencies, and help resolve project questions.
Work with teams using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and business process modeling tools.
Support requirements related to data migration, system integration, APIs, and Guidewire ecosystem connectivity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, clarify business impacts, and support high-quality solution delivery.
Communicate clearly with senior stakeholders, business users, technical teams, and project leadership.