Director, Insurance Business Analysis

Ryan Specialty, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

RT Specialty, a division of Ryan Specialty, is a leading wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products and services. The Director, Business Analysis leads the BA team and ensures accurate requirements and effective testing strategies across projects.

The role requires strategic thinking, deep insurance domain knowledge, and strong stakeholder communication with executives and business units. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or technology field.
• 10+ years post‑graduate experience in P&C insurance or with a tech company serving the industry.
• Strong domain expertise in insurance and software development processes.
• 7+ years managing teams in a distributed setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of business analysts, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Define and champion a mission, vision, and values for the BA function and hold team members accountable.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Insurance domain expertise

BA best practices

Requirements gathering

UAT artifacts

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technology

Tools

Project management office collaboration

Job description

RT Specialty, a division of Ryan Specialty, is a leading wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products and services. The Director, Business Analysis leads the BA team and ensures accurate requirements and effective testing strategies across projects.

The role requires strategic thinking, deep insurance domain knowledge, and strong stakeholder communication with executives and business units. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.