Business Analyst II, Operations

AmTrust Financial Services Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

Health Care Flexible Spending

Dependent Care

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services Inc. in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Business Analyst II – Operations to drive operational efficiency through data analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities, define requirements, and deliver solutions that enhance performance. The role focuses on translating needs into functional specs, supporting UAT, and developing reports and KPIs to monitor outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, operations, or related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools, and reporting platforms (Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall methodologies preferred.
• Knowledge of operational workflows and process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Partner with Operations, IT, and business stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements
• Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process documentation
• Support implementation of process improvements, system enhancements, and operational initiatives
• Utilize data analysis to provide actionable insights and support decision-making
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to track operational performance
• Assist in testing (UAT), implementation, and post-deployment support for system changes
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical solutions
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder communications
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation

Skills

Analytical skills

Requirements gathering

Cross-functional

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Process improvement

Documentation

Agile

Lean / Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

The Business Analyst II – Operations plays a key role in driving operational efficiency and supporting strategic initiatives through data analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. This role partners with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, define requirements, and deliver solutions that enhance operational performance and support organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Partner with Operations, IT, and business stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements
• Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process documentation
• Support implementation of process improvements, system enhancements, and operational initiatives
• Utilize data analysis to provide actionable insights and support decision-making
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to track operational performance
• Assist in testing (UAT), implementation, and post-deployment support for system changes
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical solutions
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder communications
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, operations, or related role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools, and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall methodologies preferred
• Knowledge of operational workflows and process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus

The expected salary range for this role is USD $61,500.00 - USD $85,000.00 Yr.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the comensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

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What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities.

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
• Health Care Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• 401k Savings Plans
• Paid Time Off

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.