Business Systems Specialist (Contract)

Ryan Specialty, LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off for company holidays and personal days

Paid parental leave

Mental health services

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Disability and life insurance coverage

Job summary

Ryan Specialty, LLC is looking for a Senior Business Systems Specialist in Illinois. This role is vital for leading initiatives that enhance Premium Accounting operations, supporting complex business and system requirements.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business systems analysis, particularly within financial sectors, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of experience in business systems analysis or related discipline.
• Experience leading complex, multi-system initiatives.
• Strong exposure to financial or operational systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and definition of business and system requirements.
• Own requirements and functional design artifacts throughout the SDLC.
• Analyze system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Mentor Business Systems Analysts and provide informal guidance.
• Develop high-quality documentation and training materials.

Skills

Advanced business and systems analysis

Functional solution design and documentation

SDLC ownership and UAT leadership

Data analysis and process optimization

Stakeholder influence without authority

Applied AI proficiency for analysis

Strong judgment and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, IT

Job description

Position Summary

The Business Systems Specialist (Contractor) is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading complex business systems initiatives that support Premium Accounting operations. This role serves as a subject matter expert for business processes, systems, and data flows, and is accountable for end‑to‑end analysis, solution definition, and delivery outcomes for high‑impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and definition of complex business and system requirements for cross‑functional initiatives, integrations, and enhancements impacting Premium Accounting.
• Translate business needs into comprehensive functional designs, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and data requirements that support scalable and sustainable solutions.
• Own requirements and functional design artifacts throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring traceability, clarity, and alignment from discovery through implementation and stabilization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology partners on system capabilities, constraints, trade‑offs, and solution options.
• Analyze system performance, data flows, and operational workflows to identify root causes, risks, and opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency improvement.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategy and execution for complex initiatives, including test planning, coordination, defect triage, and validation of outcomes.
• Leverage artificial intelligence tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot and approved GenAI platforms) to enhance analysis, accelerate documentation, support testing, identify patterns, and surface insights.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and system capabilities relevant to business systems analysis, providing informed recommendations aligned to business objectives.
• Establish and promote best practices for business systems analysis, documentation, and testing within the team or functional area.
• Mentor and provide informal guidance to Business Systems Analysts and Senior Analysts through review of work products and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain high‑quality documentation, training materials, and knowledge resources to support adoption, operational readiness, and ongoing support.

Core Skills & Proficiencies

• Advanced business and systems analysis
• Functional solution design and documentation
• SDLC ownership and UAT leadership
• Data analysis and process optimization
• Stakeholder influence without authority
• Applied AI proficiency for analysis, documentation, testing support, and insight generation
• Strong judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capability

Experience

Typically 7–9 years of experience in business systems analysis, business analysis, or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi‑system or cross‑functional initiatives. Strong exposure to financial, accounting, insurance, or transaction‑based operational systems preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required. Business, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Certifications

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant certifications strongly preferred

EEO Statement

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization, valuing all employees for their performance and contributions. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

Benefits

• Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days
• Paid parental leave
• Mental health services and support
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Disability and life insurance coverage

Salary

The target salary range for this position is—annually. The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full‑time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits.