Business Configuration Analyst

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Job summary

A global staffing firm is seeking a Business Configuration Analyst specializing in Life Insurance in Minneapolis, MN. The successful candidate will implement product rules within the ALIP system and collaborate with business and IT teams. Candidates should have experience with life and annuity business configuration and a strong understanding of SQL and Agile practices. This role promises an engaging opportunity in a team-oriented environment and offers competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth understanding of complex life insurance and annuity product rules and business processes.
• Translate business operations specifications into ALIP system design.
• Solve complex problems considering required business functionality.
• Review implementation solutions with key stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot, debug and fix issues as they arise.
• Provide subject matter expertise to stakeholders.
• Regularly assess and develop process improvements.
• Develop operations expertise for all lines of business.
• Work within an Agile environment focused on product delivery.
• Communicate effectively with various teams to improve turnaround time.

Skills

Understanding of Life and Annuities business lifecycle

Life and Annuities business configuration experience

Understanding of SQL databases

Strong version control and SDLC governance

Advocate of Agile practices and culture

Effective communication with stakeholders

Education

4-year degree in technical discipline, engineering, business, or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Business Configuration Analyst (Life Insurance)

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Pay Range: $85k/yr

Term: Contract-To-FTE Hire

What’s the Job?

The ALIP Configuration team within the Actuarial department is responsible for the successful implementation of critical processes and calculations in our policy administration system. This role will focus on the business configuration aspect within ALIP (Accenture Life Insurance & Annuity Platform) related to the configuration of insurance/annuity products. As a Configuration Analyst, you will work directly with the business and IT teams to design, build, test, implement, and maintain product rules, functions, and transactional processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth understanding of complex life insurance and annuity product rules and business processes
• Translate business operations specifications into ALIP system design, rules, and logic while ensuring best practices and standards are met
• Solve complex problems considering required business functionality, sustainability and scalability of solutions
• Review implementation solutions with key stakeholders
• Troubleshoot, debug and fix issues as they arise in lower and production environments.
• Provide subject matter expertise to stakeholders on system functionality
• Regularly assess and develop process improvements within and surrounding the applicable systems.
• Develop operations expertise for all lines of business
• Work within an Agile environment focused on product delivery
• Communicate effectively with various teams, 3rd party vendors, and team members to improve turnaround time and efficiency

Experience

• Understanding of Life and Annuities business lifecycle
• Life and Annuities business configuration experience with a Policy Administration System; ALIP business configuration is preferred
• Understanding of SQL databases
• Strong version control and SDLC governance
• Advocate of Agile practices and culture
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders

Education

• 4-year degree required in technical discipline, engineering, business; or equivalent experience.

Licenses/Certifications/Other

• Technology, business and project certifications preferred

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