Everest Group
Senior Business Analyst
Everest Group, Tallahassee, Florida, United States,
Title:
Senior Business AnalystCompany:
Everest Global Services, Inc.Job Category:
TechnologyJob Description:
We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to work on Insurance systems for our Latin American Market. This individual will be key to solutioning and documenting system capabilities needed to address business challenges.Core Duties and Responsibilities:
Works within an Agile framework methodology to deliver product in sprints, prioritizing the development team's work with Scrum.Works with our Content and Development teams to break down features into a detailed product backlog.Works with developers and QA to refine user stories and determine an appropriate level of acceptance testing.Acts as a liaison between the business and technical organization in planning, directing, and conducting the analysis of complex business problems.Develops project proposals and estimates that reflect understanding of business needs and relevant technology solutions.Employs the proper elicitation technique to ensure requirements are appropriately and efficiently identified, analyzed, and documented using industry standard analysis techniques.Creates detailed business requirement documents, writes User Stories and Acceptance Criteria, and engages with stakeholders to get their sign-off.Proactively manages and prioritizes the product backlog, release plans, and sprint backlogs according to business value, complexity, and expectations. Conveys business needs to the Scrum team.Collaborates with project team to ensure cohesive delivery and traceability of documentation. Provides input into project plans, cost and/or resource estimating activities.Provides support for user acceptance testing and test defect resolution.Documents and distributes user-facing release notes/communications.Provides ongoing production support, including responding to user issues, collaborating with the technical team to analyze and resolve reported system issues, and communicating the resolution of issues to the business community.Manages (where appropriate) and provides leadership to more junior Business Analysts.Conforms to Company standards and practices to comply with Internal Audit and SOX controls.Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required.7+ years of Business Analyst experience.Demonstrates solid experience and passion for Agile methodologies.Experienced as a Business Analyst for Insurance line-of-business applications and systems.Strong ability to perform and document analysis of complex business, workflow, and technology issues to support decision-making.Critical thinking and ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal/relationship management skills.Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.IIBA/Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) desired.Skills and Experience:
Experience with API interfaces, XML, SQL.Proficient in MS Office, VISIO, JIRA.Experience working with the entire Software Development Life Cycle with AGILE methodology.Proficiency with Spanish Language.Our Culture
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders, and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions, and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level, or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day-to-day interactions with fellow colleagues and the global communities we serve.Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timePrimary Location:
Remote, FLAdditional Locations:
Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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Senior Business AnalystCompany:
Everest Global Services, Inc.Job Category:
TechnologyJob Description:
We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to work on Insurance systems for our Latin American Market. This individual will be key to solutioning and documenting system capabilities needed to address business challenges.Core Duties and Responsibilities:
Works within an Agile framework methodology to deliver product in sprints, prioritizing the development team's work with Scrum.Works with our Content and Development teams to break down features into a detailed product backlog.Works with developers and QA to refine user stories and determine an appropriate level of acceptance testing.Acts as a liaison between the business and technical organization in planning, directing, and conducting the analysis of complex business problems.Develops project proposals and estimates that reflect understanding of business needs and relevant technology solutions.Employs the proper elicitation technique to ensure requirements are appropriately and efficiently identified, analyzed, and documented using industry standard analysis techniques.Creates detailed business requirement documents, writes User Stories and Acceptance Criteria, and engages with stakeholders to get their sign-off.Proactively manages and prioritizes the product backlog, release plans, and sprint backlogs according to business value, complexity, and expectations. Conveys business needs to the Scrum team.Collaborates with project team to ensure cohesive delivery and traceability of documentation. Provides input into project plans, cost and/or resource estimating activities.Provides support for user acceptance testing and test defect resolution.Documents and distributes user-facing release notes/communications.Provides ongoing production support, including responding to user issues, collaborating with the technical team to analyze and resolve reported system issues, and communicating the resolution of issues to the business community.Manages (where appropriate) and provides leadership to more junior Business Analysts.Conforms to Company standards and practices to comply with Internal Audit and SOX controls.Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required.7+ years of Business Analyst experience.Demonstrates solid experience and passion for Agile methodologies.Experienced as a Business Analyst for Insurance line-of-business applications and systems.Strong ability to perform and document analysis of complex business, workflow, and technology issues to support decision-making.Critical thinking and ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal/relationship management skills.Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.IIBA/Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) desired.Skills and Experience:
Experience with API interfaces, XML, SQL.Proficient in MS Office, VISIO, JIRA.Experience working with the entire Software Development Life Cycle with AGILE methodology.Proficiency with Spanish Language.Our Culture
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders, and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions, and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level, or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day-to-day interactions with fellow colleagues and the global communities we serve.Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timePrimary Location:
Remote, FLAdditional Locations:
Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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