Business Systems Analyst (EApps)

Role - Business Systems Analyst (EApps)

Location - Golden Valley - Minnesota

Looking for a recent local project from Minnesota only! IN - PERSON INTERVIEW

• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days a week onsite
• Location: (if different from primary): Minneapolis Offices
• If Contract duration: 12/31 extensions
• If FTE Salary details: (bonus unique benefits)
• Work Schedule: (if different from 8am-5pm): 8-5

INTAKE NOTES:
We have a heads up on a potential position should Allianz look to convert Vamsi to an FTE. They are working through the process which they believe will take a month or two. We are exclusively working on this backfill position.

This will be a long term multi-year contract that could convert down the road no plans in 2026 to convert.

Looking for someone local who can be onsite 3x a week.

This is a Technical Business Systems Analyst position associated with the EApps team in Strategic Solutions at Allianz Life.

• EAPPS: DTCC ACCORD standards Firelight AN4 Affirm or other insurance application order entry systems

Looking for a BSA with experience in the Life/Annuities Domain working with Insurance Application Order Entry Systems(Listed Above)

• Will be working in an Agile Scrum Teams supporting a Product Owner

I would say the person this person will be replacing is just shy of 10 years of experience. They will be looking for 5 years minimum.

DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and develops requirements (user stories) for enhancements and new products implemented on complex Annuity and Life insurance systems
• Act as a subject matter expert integrating complex product design and business rules into solutions.
• Have strong communication and collaboration skills particularly when working cross-functionally. Is able to discuss technical topics with non-technical audiences.
• In response to regulation and in collaboration with other areas determines business systems approach and requirements needed to maintain compliance within impacted applications and processes.
• Work alongside Product Owners to ensure developers can build enhancements and new products as intended.
• Generate recommendations to resolve known areas for improvement or to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
• Actively participate in the Agile process including advancing the efficiency and agility of the teams with which they work.
• Is an advocate for positive change in their teams able to motivate people to overcome barriers and generate creative and elegant solutions to difficult problems

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience required relevant technical and business experience preferably in the Annuity and Life Insurance industry.
• Four-year degree required Computer Science Information Systems Business Administration or related field; or specialized training or equivalent extensive work experience
• Experience working in an Agile environment but able to work with elements of waterfall projects
• Plus: experience with DTCC ACCORD standards Firelight AN4 Affirm or other insurance application order entry systems

Licensing/Certification/Other:

• Comprehensive technical skills in the areas of insurance product features and mechanics
• Programming concepts (XML json java)
• Knowledge of ACORD standards
• Microsoft Excel functionality including Visual Basic for Applications
• Insurance Administration systems.