Guidewire Business Analyst

Queen Square; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking two experienced Lead Business Analysts to join their Global Guidewire Practice. The ideal candidates will lead key functional workstreams across Guidewire implementations for Tier 1 insurers, driving transformation and delivering innovative insurance solutions in a collaborative environment. Expertise in PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter is essential. These roles offer the chance to shape the future of insurance technology.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Guidewire experience.
• Proven experience leading requirements streams in PolicyCenter implementations.
• Deep experience with ClaimCenter.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PolicyCenter Functional Workstream and define business requirements.
• Analyse processes and design target operating models.
• Collaborate with customer teams on transformation goals.

Skills

Guidewire experience

Leadership in requirements management

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

ACE Certified PolicyCenter Business Analyst

ACE Certified Business Analyst

Tools

PolicyCenter

ClaimCenter

JDP

APD (Advanced Product Designer)

GWCP configurations

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the PolicyCenter Functional Workstream, defining target business requirements, process flows, and user interface changes.
• Analyse as-is processes and KPIs to design target operating models and performance indicators.
• Identify and agree Guidewire configuration (OOTB) areas and lead APD-driven product definition workshops.
• Support change management and business case preparation.
• Collaborate with customer business teams to ensure transformation goals are achieved.
• Lead the ClaimCenter Business Analyst Group, supporting major implementation programmes for Tier 1 insurers.
• Define target business requirements, process flows, business rules, and UI changes across functional areas.
• Partner with Business SMEs to drive closer OOTB implementation.
• Deliver strong ClaimCenter functional design for Commercial and Fleet lines.
• Define target operating models and KPIs to support transformation goals.
• Contribute to change management and mentor analysts documenting Guidewire story cards.
• Work with Tier 1 global insurers on enterprise-scale digital transformation projects.
• Join a world-class Guidewire Centre of Excellence with global reach and deep domain expertise.
• Shape cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation across the P&C insurance sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Guidewire experience.
• ACE Certified PolicyCenter Business Analyst.
• Proven experience leading requirements streams in PolicyCenter implementations.
• Strong hands-on APD (Advanced Product Designer) experience.
• ACE Certified Business Analyst.
• Deep experience with ClaimCenter (new implementations and upgrades).
• Proven leadership in requirements management for ClaimCenter programmes.
• Strong understanding of GWCP configurations and integrations.

Desirable

• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills.
• Strong workshop facilitation and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience mentoring BA teams and guiding functional story documentation.

About the Opportunity

Our client, a global consultancy, is seeking two experienced Lead Business Analysts to join a Global Guidewire Practice and lead key functional workstreams across Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter implementations for Tier 1 insurers. As part of the Global Guidewire Team, you'll work on industry-leading transformation programmes, driving adoption of Guidewire best practices and helping insurers deliver digital excellence across the Policy and Claims lifecycle. These are high-impact leadership roles within a collaborative, fast-paced environment, working closely with business stakeholders to define, design, and deliver next-generation insurance solutions leveraging JDP, APD, PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and CDA.

Interested? If you're an accomplished Guidewire Lead Business Analyst with expertise in either PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a global team shaping the future of insurance technology.