Senior Business Systems Analyst

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Senior Business Systems Analyst to work in our Chief Data Office reporting to the AVP, Machine Learning Operations. He/she will work in a hybrid schedule out of our Schaumburg, IL, North America HQ.

The Senior Business Systems Analyst will serve as an Agile development team member, working closely with business partners and the Chief Data Office. He/she will provide solutions for business systems needs and will understand business objectives, processes and products He/she will also work closely with application and development teams to support systems capabilities to formulate, define, document and implement changes within scope and objectives.

Key focus areas will include: 

• Ability to work to capture requirements in a formal manner.
• Ability to be resilient in the face of a complex systems, complex problems and demanding deadlines.
• Ability to master complex data transformations concepts, includes data warehousing principles.
• Ability to work well with others in a highly interdependent high-performance team.
• Embracing Agile mindset with an open mind and positive attitude.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s 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
• Experience with process modeling tools.
• Insurance application system design/analysis experience.
• Experience with use case development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background working in an Agile Scrum methodology.
• Extensive experience with Excel.
• Extensive experience with SQL Server or other relational databases.
• Extensive experience with SQL queries.
• Experience with Databricks.
• Background working in a data foundation background.
• Experience in an analytical role on complex enterprise project.
• Knowledge of the insurance or financial services industry.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance business processes and processing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

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