Sr Business Analyst

Join our team as a Business Analyst and play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and IT solutions. This position offers the chance to drive strategic projects and deliver impactful results in a dynamic environment.

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements to support strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate engaging sessions with stakeholders to identify business needs and develop actionable user stories.
• Lead user acceptance testing to ensure solutions are ready for implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize backlogs and plan sprints effectively.
• Conduct data analysis and perform SQL queries to support decision-making and reporting.
• Promote process improvements within the development lifecycle through agile ceremonies.

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within the financial services sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate system architecture and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of working across technical and business teams.
• Proficiency in software testing methodologies and user story creation using tools like Jira.

• Experience in life insurance or related industries, with a solid understanding of external vendor collaboration.
• Familiarity with agile frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Business Analyst certification (CBAP, BABOK) is a plus.
• Strong facilitation, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.

At Horizontal, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every team member's unique perspective is valued. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our collaborative culture.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at  Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $37 - $71 per hour based on qualifications and experience.