Product Configuration Analyst

Phoenix Companies Inc.•Hartford, CT

28d•$75,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Assist business team in analysis, definition and documentation of complex business rules, configuration, and processes. Configure/code/develop/implement product, business, functionality, and process rules leveraging vendor solutions and tools within vendor platforms (ex. Titanium, ADMI, FireLight, and UnderwritingPro). Responsible for developing/exercising unit test plans and assisting in the development of the system test and integrated test strategies. Analyzes, prioritizes and corrects defects as identified.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of Life and Annuity Product experience
Overall systems developer mentality with good logic comprehension and moderate programming skills; analytical with a technical aptitude
Solid understanding of the Life and Annuity business including product calculations; general understanding of underwriting concepts, new business and Life and Annuity sales processes
Strong work ethic and drive; self motivator
Strong problem-solving skills
Broad industry experience with the development and implementation of business process systems and solutions is highly desirable
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinker
Demonstrated attentiveness to detail and accuracy
Outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills, task oriented
Ability to work within a diverse, matrix/team environment including business partners, consultants, and vendors.
Ability to work independently, multitask and focus on critical path deliverables
Formal project lifecycle methodology experience (SDLC, Iterative-Phase, RAD, Agile, etc.)
Proficient in JIRA, SharePoint

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working as a Business/Requirements Analyst is a plus

Responsibilities

Work with business teams to define and document complex Nassau business rules and product configurations
Implement, configure, code and manage required rules and processes using vendor systems (Titanium, ADMI, FireLight, UnderwritingPro) and tools
Work closely with vendor management and staff to ensure appropriate systems operation.
Provide a combination of technical and business expertise as it relates to product calculations and solving business problems
Ensure deliverables are of a high quality and meet expected dates; accuracy of work affects overall profitability of Nassau product portfolio
Ensure adherence to development standards and practices
Interact daily with business and Information Technology management and staff
Know and adhere to Change Control procedures
Partner with Quality Assurance Analysts to ensure comprehensive test plans are developed
Develop/write test plans based upon business and technical requirements/specifications
Provide creative solutions to business problems utilizing business knowledge and technology expertise.
Interpret and understand documentation from areas such as Actuarial, Legal, Senior Management. Translate and combine with Individual Line business requirements to produce Business specifications/use cases.
Execute test plans, and interpret/report results
Create and maintain complex Nassau business rules
Documentation diligence in documenting and managing large and complex business and product rule sets
Ability to identify system defects using specifications and testing models. Ability to provide sufficient details about cause and symptoms to facilitate resolution. Ensure resolution of defects.
Work with Senior Analyst and/or Project Manager to create project documentation including, but not limited to, scope document, project plan, issues document, test strategy and test plan.
Participate in lessons learned sessions postproduction
Perform miscellaneous duties as required by management
Must maintain appropriate attendance
Perform other duties as assigned