Sr. Configuration Analyst

American Equity•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Configuration Analyst with deep experience in annuity products and financial services systems to join our team. This role is responsible for configuring, maintaining, and optimizing annuity product setups within our administrative platforms, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business requirements. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and brings a strong foundation in financial services, particularly annuities. Position sits in Des Moines and will work an onsite schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in financial services, with a strong focus on annuity products
Hands-on experience with policy administration or product configuration systems
Strong understanding of annuity product structures (fixed and indexed annuities)
Experience translating business requirements into technical configurations
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

Experience with leading annuity platforms
Knowledge of insurance and annuity regulations
Exposure to Agile methodologies or project delivery frameworks
Team Player: Works effectively across teams, fostering collaboration and shared success
Detail-Oriented: Maintains a high level of precision in configurations and documentation
Communication: Clearly conveys complex information to both technical and business stakeholders
Accountability: Takes ownership of deliverables and follows through on commitments
Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment

Responsibilities

Configure and maintain annuity products within policy administration
Translate business requirements into system configurations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Product, Operations, IT, and Compliance teams
Perform impact analysis, system testing, and validation of configuration changes
Ensure configurations comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies
Support product launches, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance activities
Troubleshoot configuration issues and provide timely resolution
Document configurations, processes, and changes for audit and knowledge sharing
Participate in quality assurance activities, including test case creation and execution
Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and system efficiencies
Performs other related work as assigned.