Business Systems Analyst - GuideWire Policy Center
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Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Business System Analyst (BSA) with expertise in GuideWire Policy Center to join our dynamic project team. This role is integral to the successful planning and execution of projects—from ideation to delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in Agile environments, consistently removes roadblocks, simplifies workflows, and delivers value-focused solutions that exceed stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders on project planning, prioritization, and design phases.
- Translate business problems into actionable technical requirements.
- Define, document, and manage project and sprint scope in alignment with business goals.
- Gather and document business and functional requirements, especially within IT and Digital projects.
- Facilitate working sessions, sprint reviews, and stakeholder updates across all organizational levels.
- Optimize sprint plans and delivery timelines, constantly reviewing for efficiency.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables meet quality and value expectations.
- Identify and mitigate project risks or blockers in a proactive manner.
- Provide strategic input on process and project improvements to increase delivery success.
Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ years of BSA experience within Agile/Scrum teams.
- Guidewire Policy Center Cloud Certification – required.
- Scrum Master experience – strong asset.
- Conversion project experience – preferred.
- 3+ years working in personal insurance domains.
- CIP designation – preferred, or strong domain knowledge in insurance.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong business and customer focus with excellent stakeholder management.
- Analytical, results-oriented mindset with a focus on business outcomes and benefits.
- Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time and project management capabilities.
- Process-driven with a structured approach to documentation and project artifacts.
- Self-starter with a collaborative spirit; proven team-player and effective team-builder.