Sr. Business Analyst, Product Delivery

Corebridge Financial•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position primarily provides technical oversight and analytical support of product-related project initiatives for the Individual Retirement Fixed, Index and Variable Annuity product lines. The Product Delivery team is accountable for managing the implementation of all new product development initiatives and the ongoing management of our in-force book of business. Additionally, this team provides technical support to the entire Product Management department and is essential to the success of Individual Retirement product development and IT modernization efforts. The person in this role will have substantial opportunities to gain experience within the product organization, leverage and develop existing skills, learn new skills, and train with a best-in-class Product team.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive business analysis experience, including development of business requirements and systems solutions, familiarity with annuity administrative systems (e.g. Navisys, OASys), and cross-functional knowledge of integrated systems
Ability to translate complex concepts into well-defined business requirements with exceptional writing skills to convey ideas clearly, using established guidelines and formats
Extensive knowledge of business analysis techniques and requirements tools; experience with the development of effective test plans and use case methodology
Self-starter with leadership skills who can take charge of or facilitate requirements gathering sessions
Ability to foster effective working relationships with peers within and across organizational lines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – ability to understand and articulate impacts of simple to moderately complex concepts
Ability to visualize and/or contribute to the presentation of an idea or process (from concept and design to presentation)
Results rather than task orientation with a proven track record in completing assigned tasks and projects
Quick learner who is easily able to learn new products, systems, applications and technologies
Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines
Extremely detail oriented with impeccable organizational and follow-up skills
Bachelor’s Degree or related work equivalent experience in business analytics, information technology, business administration, marketing, finance, or related field

Nice To Haves

Insurance/Financial Services industry knowledge and annuity (Fixed, Index, RILA, and/or Variable) experience preferred
Exposure to Agile Project Management methodology desired

Responsibilities

Partnering with the project team and IT to scope and document complex business systems requirements related to new and in-force product initiatives, and managing approval of IT documentation to ensure requirements are documented accurately and test plans are developed accordingly
Working with IT Business Analysts to evaluate recommended solutions for the most efficient and cost-effective system design; working with QA and UAT teams to ensure robust test plans are created and executed
Supporting the resolution of systems issues impacting annuity products
Providing support on multiple projects, with key emphasis on the technical components
Ownership of initiatives to support product-related user interface tools, including development of new tools and enhancements to existing tools
Willingness to become a team leader in the future
Carrying out other tasks as required to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective support and implementation of new initiatives or other projects supporting the sales, distribution and ongoing management of the company’s products