Senior Business Analyst - Guidewire

American Financial Group, Inc.

$116K — $157K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in business analysis or similar role.
  • Knowledge of the general insurance industry, particularly Workers' Compensation insurance.
  • Hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter software.
  • Proficient in SQL and working with relational databases preferred.
  • Experience with reporting tools like Cognos and Tableau is a plus.
  • Familiarity with AI platforms and tools, specifically CoPilot, is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive business analysis to capture and document requirements.
  • Engage with stakeholders to collect, analyze, and validate needs.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation of processes, systems, and workflows.
  • Coordinate with IT and development teams to ensure accurate implementation of requirements.
  • Identify and implement ongoing improvements for business processes and systems.
  • Translate reporting needs into actionable insights through dashboards and reports using Cognos and Tableau.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness programs and parental leave offered.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays included.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Employee stock purchase plan available for eligible employees.
  • Commuter benefits provided.
Full Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our team! The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in insurance systems, preferably Workers Compensation insurance, and hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.

The successful candidate will be a proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to take on new challenges. This role bridges business needs with technical solutions, ensuring data-driven decision-making and process optimization.

This position will be in our Woodland Hills, California office. This position will work on a hybrid schedule with 2 days working in office and 3 days from home. Remote candidates on the west coast in the pacific time zone may also be considered. If remote, candidates must travel occasionally to the Woodland Hills office.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed business analysis to understand and document business requirements.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate business needs.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for business processes, systems, and workflows.

  • Work closely with IT and development teams to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly.

  • Continuously seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate them into actionable insights through the design and development of dashboards and reports using Cognos and Tableau

Job Qualifications

  • Generally, 5 or more years of related experience.

  • General insurance industry knowledge is required. Preferably Workers’ Compensation insurance.

  • Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.

  • Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases is preferred, but not required.

  • Experience with Cognos, Tableau, and Snowflake is preferred, but not required.

  • Experience using AI platforms and tools (CoPilot preferred).

Qualities We Are Looking For:

  • Self-Learner: Ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies.

  • Adaptable: Willingness to take on new challenges and adapt to changing environments.

  • Team Player: Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work well with teams.

  • Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with learning and using new technologies and tools.

  • Proactive: Eager to identify opportunities for improvement and take initiative.

  • Analytical Thinker: Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Company:

RICA Republic Indemnity Company of America


Salary Range:

$116,150.00 -$157,550.00

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

 

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

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