APAC Business Analyst

Allied World; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied World is seeking a Business Analyst for their IT Product Claims Team in Singapore. The role involves gathering and documenting business requirements, engaging with stakeholders, and collaborating with IT to deliver effective solutions. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in business analysis within the insurance sector. A strong skill set in project management, communication, and analytical thinking is essential for success.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k match

Group Term Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant Business Analysis experience, preferably as a Senior Business Analyst.
• 1+ years of experience in the Insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of Waterfall and Agile SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document system & business requirements and perform analysis.
• Lead requirements gathering meetings with stakeholders.
• Develop User Acceptance Test (UAT) plans and manage testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project Management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description - APAC Business Analyst (2500000X)

Job Description

APAC Business Analyst - ( 2500000X )

Description

Department - IT

Job Title: Business Analyst

Take the next step in your career with us.

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Job Summary: The Business Analyst is responsible for gathering and documenting system & business requirements, performing requirement and system analysis, facilitating design and development of technical solutions, performing testing, assisting in the quality assurance process, and managing user acceptance testing. This role will reside in the IT Product Claims Team, working with IT and business departments across the organization to gather and understand the detailed & complex requirements. Work with Product Owners and Scrum Teams members to support the execution of those requirements.

Job Duties

· Understand the data needs across numerous departments as well as understanding the end-to-end IT process.

· Assist in the development and maintenance of Stakeholder management as well as Scope management.

· Lead interview sessions and requirements gathering meetings with stakeholder groups in order to perform effective analysis of the business’s needs and requirements.

· Collaborate with the application and quality assurance teams to ensure understanding and acceptance of the business requirements.

· Analyze and deliver data requirements, including data sourcing research, data mapping across multiple upstream and downstream systems, data validation requirements, and data services requirements.

· Understand current state business processes, identify enhancement opportunities, negotiate changes across business and technology teams, and deliver as-is and future state process documentation.

· Develop and deliver the appropriate material to communicate business requirements including, but not limited to, a Backlog of User Stories, Gap Analysis, Data Mapping, Prototypes, and Report Templates and Requirements.

· Develop and distribute the User Acceptance Test (UAT) Plan, including the test scenarios, and then coordinate and manage user acceptance testing.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree, related to computer information systems or equivalent.

· 2+ years of relevant Business Analysis experience, preferably Senior Business Analyst.

· 1+ years of relevant experience in the Insurance industry.

· Insurance domain knowledge.

· Microsoft software knowledge (i.e., Word, Excel, SharePoint) and corporate systems knowledge (UI Components, database connectivity, application logic, servers and web-based applications).

· Strong understanding and experience in the Waterfall and Agile (Scrum) Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) framework.

· Strong analytical and project management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.

· Knowledge and understanding of Business and Process Analysis best practices, techniques and tools.

· Strategic, analytical and logical thinker with excellent organization skills and proven planning, problem solving, leadership and decision-making skills.

· Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to understand and gather complex business requirements, map out technical solutions, and help develop and manage to define timelines.

· Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and tight timelines using analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work both independently and as an integral member of a team.

· Ability to work collaboratively with business representatives, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and technical teams and project managers on development projects during all phases of the SDLC.

About Fairfax Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management.

About Allied World

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries , is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.