Business Systems Analyst - Digital, Guidewire

Aviva Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to join their team in Markham. This role involves collaborating with project teams to document business needs and manage project scope, ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in agile environments and a strong understanding of software development processes. The position offers competitive rewards, career development opportunities, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

Outstanding career development opportunities

Support for professional development

Generous vacation package

Employee programs for diversity and inclusion

Corporate wellness programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in an agile environment.
• Experience with Digital Implementations and Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Strong understanding of software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Capture, analyze, and document business needs.
• Define and manage project scope with the project team.
• Document business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.

Skills

Agile methodology

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Guidewire Cloud Certification

CIP or equivalent experience

Job description

Business Systems Analyst - Digital, Guidewire

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Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

As a Business System Analyst, you will be a key member of the project team, contributing to planning and execution from ideation to completion. Your role involves improving work processes, overcoming obstacles, and exceeding stakeholder expectations. We promote a culture that challenges the status quo and aims to simplify processes, technology, and workflows.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with team members to capture, analyze, and document business needs.
• Understand the business problem the project aims to solve and keep the team focused on it.
• Define and manage project scope with the project team.
• Work on business requirements related to IT/Digital Development.
• Document business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Create, monitor, and review sprint plans, seeking optimization opportunities.
• Organize and lead working sessions and project update meetings at various organizational levels.
• Collaborate closely with business and technical team members to support project deliverables.
• Identify project issues and roadblocks, and develop mitigation and resolution steps.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for project and process improvements.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in an agile environment, preferably with XP practices.
• Scrum Master experience.
• Experience with Digital Implementations.
• Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Guidewire Cloud Certification is an asset.
• Preference for CIP or equivalent experience with strong insurance knowledge.
• Strong understanding of software development processes, including coding, testing, and deployment.
• Customer-focused, with strong collaboration management and results orientation.
• Focus on business outcomes and benefits.
• Exceptional critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Superior communication skills, both formal and informal.
• Process-oriented in creating and maintaining project artifacts.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize and follow up.
• Team-player, team builder, and driver.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive rewards package including base salary, annual bonus eligibility, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Outstanding career development opportunities.
• Support for your professional development and education.
• Generous vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off annually.
• Employee programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.
• Hybrid flexible work model.

Note: We may use AI tools in our recruitment process. This is a new position, posted internally and externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require accommodations upon starting employment, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner to arrange appropriate support. This process continues throughout your employment with Aviva Canada.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Insurance