Senior Business Systems Analyst - Guidewire

Employment Type:

Regular Full-Time
Work Model:
Hybrid
Language:
This role operates in English.
Additional Information:
This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.

As the Senior Business Systems Analyst you will liaise between the team and business stakeholders for functionality enhancements and new developments. You will be a part of an exciting team responsible for translating concepts and requirements into client focused and effective system-based solutions. You will contribute to complex and diverse initiatives through formulating and defining system scope and objectives based on both user needs and a comprehensive understanding of the applicable business applications.

You have working knowledge of Agile, Acceptance Test Driven Development or Test Driven Development (ATDD/TDD).

At least one of the Guidewire suite of products - Policy Center, or Billing Center.

• JIRA, JIRA Service Desk and Confluence orsimilartools.

• Facilitating discussions with business partners to collect, document, and validate detailed analysis of business functions, rules and processes required for highly complex projects.
• Guiding the assessment and selection of technical design solutions, acting as intermediary between the team and the Business stakeholders.
• Performing detailed data analysis, data modeling, mapping and flow to support system functionality, integrations and conversations.
• Developing the user acceptance test plan, strategies and leading the overall testing activities for medium to large initiatives.
• Leading the continuous improvement of the Business Systems Analyst (BSA) practice through research, devising improvements, establishing more efficient processes and providing guidance to other team members.

• You have five years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
• You have completed post-secondary education in Information Technology or a related discipline.
• You have advanced knowledge of Agile practices, SDLC methodologies, processes, and tools as well as project planning methodologies and Lean process improvement tools and techniques.
• Having work experience in an Insurance Environment is an asset.

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.