it Business AnalystQBE Insurance

Primary Details Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Own and be responsible for planning and driving activities that enable the assessment of business need, capture of requirements, design of appropriate solutions and delivery of solutions. Recognized as an expert and will demonstrate confidence in driving the delivery of change to the business by leading, shaping, and directing analysis activity and the work of other Business Analysts. Be confident and have understanding of process, integrated with technology systems, whilst working within an 'Agile' framework. The role will take a natural lead on mentoring other analysts on analysis techniques and providing team members with support through greater insurance industry and IT experience.
Primary Responsibilities
Acting as the interface and point of liaison between the business and the Asia IT team in order to undertake analysis into designated areas from a business solution, IT system or process perspective to identify problems, challenges or opportunities
Leading in an agile working environment successfully; such as coach /mentor, encourage working collaboratively, encourage and support innovation and be flexible with personal style and approach towards others.
Specialising in process, business or systems analysis and will be required to use one or a combination of those skills to identify gaps in business procedures, gather both high level and detailed requirements and where appropriate define or redesign processes, methods of working with business applications, workflow or other related business tools as may be necessary
Identifying areas for improvement and efficiencies and promoting positive changes to the analysis process
Managing essential process documentation and project implementation of functional and technical solutions by collaborating with business partners to gather business requirements, provide expertise and guidance and help execute plans to enhance business capability, achieve results and support organizational growth
Develop standards for the analysis function to meet emerging demand, e.g. digital, AI etc.
Contribute to development and maintenance of the strategic technical roadmap for the given domain along with architects and heads of technology
Work with Business Partnering, Project Managers, Developers and Solution Architects to assist in the implementation of business led change, in order to support the achievement of business objectives.
Supporting the PM's by working on UAT plans, including supporting the business in helping to define UAT test cases.
Participate in defect triage and prioritization, and also addressing any requirements defects, changes or questions that come out of QA testing
Active participation in driving departmental and business unit vision, values and strategy to appropriately align initiatives
Active participation the development of the team's business plan in order to maximize service delivery
Drive overall improvement in quality of analysis outputs
Active drive and participation with other disciplines within Asia IT to ensure that any solutions are aligned to both business and IT strategy
Build relationships with industry and subject matter experts by regularly communicating to underpin the strategic and technical vision or roadmap within area of responsibility
Serve as business analyst expert by guiding and mentoring analysts as required and collaborating with management to ensure team alignment with key stakeholder objectives
Engage and communicate effectively with business stakeholders, business owners and representatives
Facilitate workshops and meetings to ensure objectives are met
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Required Experience
4 years relevant experience
Preferred Competencies/Skills
Ability to define business analysis approach for complex programs/projects
Ability to effectively critique business analysis and project documents
Ability to engage with Business and IT colleagues to accurately convey and resolve issues found during analysis in a well-reasoned fashion
Ability to challenge constructively on requirements or assumptions whilst maintaining positive and professional relationships
Impartiality - accurately reflects facts. Always maintains an objective & balanced view
Proactive - looks ahead for potential problems and takes preventative or mitigating action in advance
Self-Drive - responds to challenging priorities with a sense of urgency and pace
Ability to understand, capture and document requirements in a structured and efficient manner
Ability to create specifications/requirement documents suitable for use by architects, developers and testers
Preferred Experience
Graduated from Information technology, computer science, computer engineering or any technical related course.
4 + years in similar tech service environment within related industries
Experience working in a team-oriented, agile, collaborative environment
Intermediate knowledge in Software Development Lifecycle, Agile Methodology, and General Insurance.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications
Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA)
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
Preferred Knowledge
Must be competent in working in 'Agile' working environments.
Proven experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products
Extensive practical knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs and flow charts
Proven experience in the operation and analysis of database hardware, software, and standards, as well as data retrieval methodologies
Detailed understanding of common analysis techniques and approaches - this should be system, business and process
Has confidence and understanding of process integrated with technology systems, working in an agile framework.
Awareness of mainstream IT technologies and architectures
An understanding of the structure of an IT department, it's environment and solutions, plans and strategies
Knowledge of Insurance in appropriate market or business line
QBE Cultural DNA
Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviours that link to our cultural elements:-We are customer-focused-We are technical experts-We are inclusive-We are fast-paced-We are courageous-We are accountable-We are a teamAll employees are expected to adhere to QBE's Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices
US Only - Disclaimer
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Job Type
Individual Contributor
Global Disclaimer
The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.
Application Close Date: 30/07/2022 11:59 PM
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
QBE Insurance

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time