Guidewire PolicyCenter Business Analyst

Cognizant; Mississauga; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Cognizant in Mississauga, Ontario, invites a Guidewire PolicyCenter Business Analyst to drive analysis, configuration and optimization of insurance policy administration solutions using Guidewire PolicyCenter. You will collaborate with stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

We seek 8+ years in insurance tech, deep Guidewire PolicyCenter and Rating knowledge, and strong requirements-gathering skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience delivering insurance technology solutions, with strong expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Deep knowledge of Guidewire Rating concepts, configuration, and policy administration processes.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and functional requirements.
• Proven track record of supporting implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of insurance software platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex business and system challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for Guidewire PolicyCenter solutions.
• Partner with business and technical teams to design, configure, and enhance PolicyCenter functionality, including Guidewire Rating capabilities.
• Provide subject matter expertise on insurance product configuration, rating logic, and policy administration processes.
• Support testing activities, validate system enhancements, and ensure solutions meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot functional issues, and recommend improvements to optimize user experience and operational efficiency.

Skills

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Guidewire Rating

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

About the role

As a Guidewire PolicyCenter Business Analyst, you will make an impact by driving the successful analysis, configuration, and optimization of insurance policy administration solutions using Guidewire PolicyCenter. You will be a valued member of the delivery team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, QA teams, and project leadership to deliver high-quality insurance technology solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for Guidewire PolicyCenter solutions.
• Partner with business and technical teams to design, configure, and enhance PolicyCenter functionality, including Guidewire Rating capabilities.
• Provide subject matter expertise on insurance product configuration, rating logic, and policy administration processes.
• Support testing activities, validate system enhancements, and ensure solutions meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot functional issues, and recommend improvements to optimize user experience and operational efficiency.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• 8+ years of experience delivering insurance technology solutions, with strong expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Deep knowledge of Guidewire Rating concepts, configuration, and policy administration processes.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and functional requirements.
• Proven track record of supporting implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of insurance software platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex business and system challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across business and technical teams.

These will help you stand out

• Experience working within Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance environments.
• Hands‑on experience supporting Guidewire implementations, upgrades, or transformation programs.
• Familiarity with insurance product configuration, underwriting workflows, and policy lifecycle management.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments and cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying current with Guidewire product capabilities and industry trends.

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $100,000 - $115,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job‑necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance‑based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Applications will be accepted until October 25, 2026.