Northwestern Mutual

Sr. Business Analyst

Northwestern Mutual • $89K — $134K *
Milwaukee, WI 53215In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 4-5 years of prior experience in business analysis.
  • Strong communication skills for effective information sharing and decision making.
  • Domain expertise through previous internships or similar roles.
  • Certifications that demonstrate mastery of relevant competencies.
  • Familiarity with agile and scrum development environments.
  • Ability to solve complex problems using data analysis and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Provide deep expertise in a specific business area while maintaining a broad understanding across related domains.
  • Articulate expert knowledge at the departmental level and offer insights at the enterprise level.
  • Conduct current state, future state, and gap analysis across multiple processes.
  • Lead requirement gathering initiatives across business domains or from other analysts.
  • Independently author user stories and features with medium to high complexity.
  • Act as a subject matter expert during the development process as required.
  • Coordinate business test planning and execution, ensuring effective testing processes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexible arrangements.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and leadership development.
  • Access to advanced project management resources.
  • Engagement in a collaborative cross-functional team environment.
  • Professional growth through exposure to diverse business areas.
Full Job Description

About This Job:

As the Sr. Business Analyst, you will dig deep into a specific business area and help define the details of how to drive business results through technology. Work on a cross-functional team of product managers, engineers, designers and subject matter experts in an agile methodology to deliver on outcomes.

What You'll Do:

  • Business Expertise: Provide deep expertise in at least one business area or domain with a broad understanding of business and domains surrounding the main focus.
  • Articulate this knowledge as an expert at the department level.
  • May be called on to provide insight at the enterprise level to provide detailed analysis.
  • Current State, Future State and Gap Analysis: Independently assess and document current state across multiple processes, business areas and domains while consulting and mentoring other Business Analysts.
  • Think strategically in understanding business drivers to define "target state" solutions.
  • Gather Requirements: Lead requirement gathering for larger efforts and across multiple business domains or from other business analysts.
  • Author User Stories and/or Features: Author user stories and/or features independently with medium to high complexity and sometimes across multiple teams.
  • Act as a subject matter expert throughout the development process as needs arise.
  • Test Plan Reviews: Support solution delivery by coordinating and facilitating the business test planning and test execution by authoring, participating in, and ensuring business sign-off of testing processes for medium and large efforts.
  • Leadership: Work independently and may coordinate work for others and/or provide mentorship.
  • May provide business direction, guidance, and decisions to development and delivery teams.
  • Project Management: Use advanced project management skills to lead, complete and advance work.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 4-5 Years Prior Experience demonstrating business analysis.
  • Knowledge and skillset to position themselves as the communications expert and go to resource for key information and decisions making.
  • Domain expertise via previous internships or similar roles in the past.
  • Certifications demonstrating mastery of role specific competencies.
  • Deep familiarity of agile & scrum development environments.
  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

What Sets You Apart:

  • Analytical Thinking: Organizes and compares various aspects of a situation to comprehend and identify key or underlying complex issues through the use of quantitative data and analysis; leverages strong business acumen, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to think critically about situations from multiple perspectives and consistently seeks ways to improve processes.
  • User Story: Translates requirements to technical details to build and validate use cases around a product and communicates them effectively.
  • Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality: Assists and applies problem solving methods to understand the fundamental reasons of faults and problems; makes timely, data-driven decisions by understanding the probability of success, identifying customer risks, gathering business requirements, and developing value statements.
  • Stakeholder Relationship: Organizes, influences, monitors, and improves relationships with key stakeholders; systematically identifies stakeholders and analyzes their needs and expectations to support in planning and decision making while implementing various tasks to engage with them.
  • Technical & Digital Acumen: Leverages knowledge and approaches of digital products and technologies to solve problems, complete tasks and accomplish goals. Demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies.
  • Cross Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions within the organization, and who have different areas of expertise, to achieve common goals.
  • Process Mindset: Demonstrates ability to define processes to organize people, activities, and milestones. Understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work-flow; creates metrics to measure success. Identifies opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't. Simplifies complex processes and produces more out of fewer resources.

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Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$89,360.00

Pay Range - End:

$134,040.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Structure 110:

$98,320.00 USD - $147,480.00 USD

Structure 115:


$102,800.00 USD - $154,200.00 USD

We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click to learn more.


About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 160 years. Through a holistic planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. The company manages billion of dollars of investments owned by its clients and held or managed through its wealth management and investment services businesses. Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (securities), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (fiduciary and fee-based financial planning services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance).

Northwestern Mutual Careers

Joining Northwestern Mutual presents a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to empowering personal and professional growth, innovation, and leadership in the financial services industry. As a company renowned for its commitment to excellence and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, Northwestern Mutual offers unparalleled job opportunities for both seasoned professionals and those at the start of their careers.

Work You’ll Do

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe in building strong relationships not only with our clients but also among our team members. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in the industry, all united in their commitment to leadership and innovation. Our employees are equipped with top-tier benefits and diversity training that ensure their career journey is both rewarding and inclusive.

Explore Professional Growth and Development

Northwestern Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where career growth is not just a possibility but a priority. With a variety of positions available, from financial representatives to internships for budding professionals, our company is a place where your skills and passion can thrive. We provide extensive training programs and leadership development opportunities that prepare you for success in your current role and beyond.

Innovative Work Environment

Our team at Northwestern Mutual is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology and innovative financial strategies to provide exceptional service to our clients. This focus on innovation is not just about staying current; it's about leading the way in the financial sector. Employees at all levels are encouraged to contribute ideas and take initiative, driving the company forward as a leader in the financial industry.

Be Part of Our Diverse and Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords at Northwestern Mutual; they are integral to our company culture and business strategy. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees can flourish. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance understanding and foster an inclusive environment for all team members.

Networking and Career Advancement

Networking within Northwestern Mutual opens doors to expansive career advancement opportunities. We encourage our employees to engage in internal networking events, which often lead to mentorship and further career development. Whether you are looking to enhance your resume, prepare for an interview, or step into a leadership role, Northwestern Mutual provides the resources and support to help you achieve your professional goals.

Join Our Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take their career to the next level. Explore the job opportunities and internships available at Northwestern Mutual and find out how you can contribute to our legacy of innovation and leadership.

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Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
* Ladders Estimates

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