AVP, Business Analyst

AVP, Business Analyst – Technology Team

We are searching for an experienced AVP, Business Analyst to join our Connecticut office. Full Time position located in Norwalk, CT.

Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re) insurance space, specializing in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. We are experienced industry specialists focused on the risk, capital and operational needs of our clients’ businesses. We provide our clients with the services they need from in force transactions and product development to underwriting and new business strategies.

Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully manage the largest life and annuity transactions in the market.

The AVP, Business Analyst plays a key role in driving operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and process automation initiatives across the organization. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, deep understanding of life reinsurance operations, and the ability to lead large, complex projects from concept through execution. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 8 years of business analysis experience, including hands‑on data management, business process automation, and project leadership.

• Lead end-to-end analysis of business processes across functions such as underwriting, claims, finance, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve data accuracy and timeliness.
• Document and communicate business requirements, process maps, and functional specifications.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, user stories, and use cases for system enhancements and automation efforts.
• Partner with business users to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and design dashboards or reporting tools to track performance.

• Manage large, complex datasets to support operational insights, financial reporting, and actuarial analysis.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems, working closely with IT, actuarial, and finance teams.
• Develop and execute data validation, transformation, and reconciliation processes.
• Utilize tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Python/R for advanced data analysis and visualization.
• Contribute to data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Design and implement automation solutions to eliminate manual, repetitive processes using technologies such as RPA, workflow automation, or low‑code platforms.
• Collaborate with technology teams to design and deploy automated solutions aligned with business needs.
• Develop business cases for automation initiatives and measure ROI post‑implementation.
• Serve as a liaison between business and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of automation into existing systems.

• Lead cross‑functional projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Create project plans, timelines, and resource requirements, tracking progress and managing risks.
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder communication.
• Support change management and end‑user training to drive adoption of new processes or tools.

• Build strong partnerships with business leaders across underwriting, finance, actuarial, and operations.
• Translate complex data and technical information into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical audiences.
• Present analysis findings, recommendations, and project updates to senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of business analysis experience, ideally within life insurance or reinsurance industries.
• Demonstrated experience with data management, data analysis, and business process improvement.
• Proven track record managing large‑scale projects and…