Lead Business Systems Analyst

Global Technical Talent; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking a Lead Business Systems Analyst to lead enterprise Policy Administration integration using Guidewire PolicyCenter. The role involves defining workflows and overseeing data migration in a hybrid setting. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in business systems analysis and the P&C insurance sector, particularly with Guidewire. Competitive pay rates are offered.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in Business Systems Analysis, including 4+ years hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Prior experience on policy migration and integration programs in the P&C insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of API integration, JSON/XML, and SQL for data validation.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and document business and technical requirements for Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Design and document integration interfaces with upstream/downstream systems.
• Lead data conversion activities for policy migration.

Skills

Guidewire PolicyCenter (Product Model, Rating, Rules)

Data conversion and policy migration

API integration (REST/JSON/XML)

SQL and interface mapping

Agile methodology (Jira/Confluence)

Tools

Postman/Swagger

ETL tools

Cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake)

Job description

Overview

Lead Business Systems Analyst – Guidewire PolicyCenter. Location: Waterloo, ON. Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid.

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Start: 10/01/2025
• End: 03/31/2026
• Pay Rate: C$70 – C$85/hr

Job Summary

As a Lead Business Systems Analyst – Guidewire PolicyCenter, you will lead the business analysis for enterprise Policy Administration integration focused on product/rating alignment, data migration, and downstream systems. You’ll play a critical role in enabling a unified policy platform across P&C lines by defining integration workflows, overseeing data conversion, and ensuring successful delivery within an agile enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and document business and technical requirements for Guidewire PolicyCenter, including product model, underwriting rules, forms, and end-to-end policy workflows.
• Design and document integration interfaces with upstream/downstream systems (e.g., Billing, Claims, broker portals), including REST/JSON/XML API specifications and performance needs.
• Lead data conversion activities for policy migration, including mapping, reconciliation, and validation planning.
• Maintain and deliver key BA artifacts including BRD, FSD, interface specs, data dictionaries, and test cases.
• Facilitate workshops with cross-functional teams including Underwriting, Product, Operations, and IT.
• Coordinate change requests, risks, dependencies, and vendor interactions throughout the project.
• Support release planning, cutover/dress rehearsal runbooks, and post-go-live stabilization tracking.

Required Experience

• 7–10+ years in Business Systems Analysis, including 4+ years hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter
• Prior experience on policy migration and integration programs in the P&C insurance industry
• Strong knowledge of API integration, JSON/XML, Postman/Swagger, and SQL for data validation
• Agile delivery environment (Jira, Confluence) and strong workshop facilitation/documentation skills
• Understanding of Canadian P&C regulatory/privacy requirements and documentation standards

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Guidewire certifications (BA/PolicyCenter)
• Experience with Guidewire BillingCenter or ClaimCenter
• Exposure to document composition tools (e.g., SmartComm, Documaker)
• Familiarity with ETL tools and messaging/event-driven architecture
• Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Synapse)

Required Skills

• Guidewire PolicyCenter (Product Model, Rating, Rules)
• Data conversion and policy migration
• API integration (REST/JSON/XML)
• SQL and interface mapping
• Agile methodology (Jira/Confluence)

Preferred Skills

• Document composition and policy form generation
• Canadian privacy and compliance familiarity
• Integration testing and defect triage
• Data dictionary and traceability matrix creation
• Vendor coordination and release planning

Additional Skills

• Policy administration lifecycle (quote, bind, issue, endorse, renew)
• Reconciliation and post-migration validation
• Risk/dependency management
• Downstream systems integration
• SIT/UAT support

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number: 25-25904
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