Business Systems Analyst

Athene; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene seeks a Business Systems Analyst to assist in analyzing, documenting, and communicating business and technical requirements for technology solutions. The role collaborates with business stakeholders and IT teams to translate needs into functional specs and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Responsibilities include facilitating requirements workshops, defining user stories and acceptance criteria, and delivering scalable workflow solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/MIS or related field required.
• Experience in business analysis concepts (BPM, use cases, user stories).
• Knowledge of elicitation techniques, scoping, requirements analysis, and planning.
• Familiarity with annuity/financial services industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into functional requirements and user stories.
• Facilitate requirements workshops and identify process improvements.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and IT to define needs and deliver scalable solutions.
• Provide production support for analysis and resolution of defects.

Skills

BPM

Use cases

User stories

Requirements elicitation

Project planning

Context diagrams

Business analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/MIS

Tools

Workflow platforms

Job description

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

Purpose

The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for assisting in the analysis, documentation, and communication of business and technical requirements to support projects and process improvements. This role works closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to translate business needs into functional specifications, ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, and support implementation activities. The position focuses on building foundational business analysis skills while contributing to the successful delivery of technology solutions.

Accountabilities

The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for assisting in the analysis, documentation, and communication of business and technical requirements to support projects and process improvements. This role works closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to translate business needs into functional specifications, ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, and support implementation activities. The position focuses on developing foundational business analysis skills while providing opportunities to gain hands-on experience configuring workflow platforms and contributing to the successful delivery of technology solutions. Perform business analysis activities supporting workflow systems, including project initiatives, system enhancements, and integrated systems. Partner with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and technology teams to define business needs, translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria, and deliver scalable technology solutions. Facilitate requirements workshops, identify process improvement opportunities, and recommend innovative solutions that enhance business performance and customer outcomes. Demonstrates techniques to create business and functional requirements (artifacts). Analyzes business problems and makes recommendations for creative solutions. Provides production support for analysis and resolution of system defects reported by business partners. Build trusted relationships across the organization, proactively manage dependencies and risks, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences while embracing change and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. Military experience will be considered in lieu of formal degree. 3+years of progressive responsibility &successful business system analysis or relevant experience required Knowledge in business analysis concepts (business process modeling (BPM), context diagrams, use cases, user stories). Knowledge with techniques used in requirements elicitation, project scoping, requirements analysis, project planning, and analysis activities. Knowledge of the annuity or financial services industry is preferred. Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment.

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We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.