Business Systems Analysis Consultant | Hybrid

Allianz Life; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Onsite health center

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Allianz Life is seeking a Business Systems Analysis Consultant in Minneapolis to translate business needs into technical documentation for the ALIP platform, collaborating with IT and business teams.

The role requires life and annuities product knowledge, Agile mindset, a four-year degree or equivalent, and legal work authorization in the United States; the team emphasizes inclusion and career growth.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Life and Annuities product rules and business processes.
• Advocate of Agile practices and culture.
• 4 year degree required or equivalent experience in technical discipline or related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with developers to create, maintain, and enhance technical documentation for business systems and models.
• Consults with developers and testers to design testing strategies to mitigate risk and triage defects.
• Develops deep understanding of insurance and annuity product features across lines of business.
• Assists with training and development; peer reviewer of others' work.
• Participates in key initiatives and special projects; documents processes and systems.
• Uses AI tools and resources (e.g., generative AI) in documentation tasks.

Skills

Life & Annuities rules

Agile practices

US work authorization

Education

Four year degree in technical discipline or related field

Job description

At Allianz Life, we are driven by our mission - we secure your future - and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting equality in our communities.

The Product Configuration team within the Actuarial department is responsible for the successful implementation of complex calculations in our policy administration system. As a Business Systems Analysis Consultant, you will work directly with the business and IT teams to create, maintain, and enhance technical documentation for the ALIP (Accenture Life Insurance & Annuity Platform) system related to the configuration of insurance/annuity products. You will report to the IT Architect Senior.

What You Do

• Collaborates with developers to create, maintain, and enhance technical documentation for business systems and/or models essential to the successful completion of operational responsibilities and requiring integration of product design, administrative systems and regulatory requirements.
• Consults with developers and testers to design and document testing strategies on new and existing product to mitigate future risk and triage defects.
• Develop in-depth understanding of complex insurance and annuity product features and requirements. Develop product expertise for all lines of business.
• Assists with training and development of individuals. Peer reviewer of other's work.
• Participates in key initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Documentation of processes, analysis performed and business systems built or modified.
• Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)

What You Bring

• Understanding of Life and Annuities product rules and business processes
• Advocate of Agile practices and culture
• 4 year degree required or equivalent experience: Four year degree in technical discipline, engineering, business, Actuarial science, mathematics, physics, economics or related field
• You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas

Job posting range: $58,000 - $86,000

Note the job posting range is exclusive of company benefits or other compensation. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive program. If you are hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, competencies, and/or education. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

What We Offer

At Allianz Life, we're proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer: a choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, flexible spending and health savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan retirement program, generous annual paid leave, an outstanding 401(k) company match, and life insurance. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that is fair, caring, and inclusive. Our generous benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we're routinely recognized as a top workplace employer. For additional information regarding What It's Like To Work Here | Allianz Life.

105393 | Operations | Professional | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.