Business Systems Analyst III, Finance IT

Zurich North America is seeking a Business Systems Analyst III to join our Finance IT team at our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. In this role, you will be part of a team supporting financial projects, operations, billing systems, and more helping us deliver reliable and effective solutions for our business.

As a Business Systems Analyst, you will be an active member of our Agile Scrum/Kanban Development team collaborating closely with the Business and Data Management.

You will help identify business system needs, understand objectives and processes, and use your insights to define, document, and implement systems scope and objectives to develop and provides solutions.  In your key role, you will also profile, analyze, and document technical requirements for Zurich North America’s data warehousing system ensuring your assigned Agile team has a clear and actionable backlog.

Key focus areas will include:

• Ability to master complex data transformations concepts, includes data warehousing principles
• Proficient in writing and interpreting SQL queries to query data within the warehouse
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from various sources
• Knowledge of ETL processes
• Ability to work to capture requirements in a formal manner
• Ability to be resilient in the face of a complex system, complex problems, and demanding deadlines
• Ability to work well with others in a highly interdependent high-performance team

This individual will collaborate with the team to translate business needs/requirements into technical specifications/user stories for product increments while working in an Agile environment supporting the design, construction, and implementation of these updates to the applications. The ideal candidate will be an individual that is an energetic and a skilled professional requiring minimal supervision who operates as a servant leader within the team. 

Other responsibilities may include:

• Coordinate and drive activities with product owners and business stakeholders to refine prioritized backlog and gather requirements
• Document detailed functional and non-functional requirements
• Identify data most valuable to the organization, and evaluate this data and alignment with the corporate data model
• Manage business rules to enhance and optimize filtering results
• Use requirements management tools and techniques such as JIRA documenting backlog (epics, user stories, etc.), Persona models, Use Cases, Data Matrix, Process Flow Diagrams, , etc.
• Support development, testing, implementation, and some training activities
• Understand and apply delivery approaches (i.e., Agile methodology, Scrum/Kanban) and perform, independently, business analysis processes in accordance with Zurich frameworks

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Computer Science or Engineering and 8 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area AND
• Insurance application system design/analysis experience
• Experience with use case development
• Experience with Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools/techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong SQL skills
• Agile (Scrum/Kanban) Methodology
• Data Warehouse experience / normalized tables
• Finance or Insurance industry experience
• Data Profiling and Data Mapping experience
• Strong written and verbal communication experience 
• Databricks knowledge
• Experience with IBM RSA
• ETL Informatica 

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.  The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $94,000.00 to $154,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. 

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. 

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: Yes  
 
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