IT Business Analyst

Wilton Re; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Profit Sharing Program

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance

Competitive parental leave

Job summary

Wilton Re in Norwalk, CT is looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst to spearhead projects and enhance existing data and analytics platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with product owners and developers to ensure thorough requirements analysis and documentation while functioning within an Agile/Scrum setup.

This role requires a minimum of four years of industry experience, particularly in financial services, with strong communication skills and proficiency in tools like MS Power BI and Jira. The position offers a hybrid working structure and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in an IT Business Analyst or similar role.
• Strong experience in requirements analysis, documentation, and delivery support.
• Working SQL knowledge for data validation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Independently elicit, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Support agile delivery teams with backlog items and sprint planning.
• Coordinate system and user acceptance testing.

Skills

Requirements Analysis

Documentation

Microsoft SQL

Data Visualization (MS Power BI)

Agile Delivery Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or similar

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are searching for an experienced IT Business Analyst at our Connecticut office.

IT Business Analyst

Full Time

Norwalk, CT

About The Company

Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re)insurance space, specializing in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. We are experienced industry specialists focused on the risk, capital and operational needs of our clients’ businesses. We provide our clients with the services they need from in force transactions and product development to underwriting and new business strategies. Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully manage the largest life and annuity transactions in the market.

Position Summary

The IT Business Analyst supports new projects and the ongoing enhancement and stability of existing data, reporting, and analytics platforms by independently performing requirements analysis, documentation, testing coordination, and agile delivery support. This role works closely with product owners, developers, and senior analysts to ensure business needs are clearly defined, well documented, and delivered with quality. The ideal candidate can operate independently on initiatives and has a solid data and technical foundation with analysis experience in a Financial Services firm; preferably focused on insurance and / or finance.

Role Responsibilities

Requirements Analysis & Documentation and Report Building

• Independently elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for new projects and enhancements to existing data, reporting, and analytics platforms.

Translate Business Needs Into High Quality, Structured Artifacts, Including

• Business and functional requirements
• User stories and acceptance criteria
• Process flows and data mappings
• Perform impact analysis for requested changes, identifying downstream effects to data sources, reports, and dependent processes.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and current documentation throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Ensure requirements are clear, testable, and aligned to delivery standards before development begins.
• Work with Business teams to build reports in MS Power BI

Agile / Scrum Team Support

Actively Support Agile Delivery Teams By

• Managing backlog items, user stories, and dependencies
• Preparing content for sprint planning and backlog refinement
• Tracking work in Jira (or similar tools) and ensuring status accuracy

Support Scrum Ceremonies Through

• Sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Action items and follow-ups
• Partner with business stakeholders and developers to ensure requirements and acceptance criteria are “ready” for sprint execution.

Testing & Quality Support

Support Testing Activities Aligned To Documented Requirements, Including

• Creation and maintenance of test cases
• Coordination of system, integration, and user acceptance testing
• Defect logging, triage, and retesting
• Validate that delivered functionality meets documented requirements and business expectations.
• Support regression testing for reporting and data platform enhancements.

Program & Delivery Support

Support Technical Team Overall Planning And Delivery By

• Tracking deliverables, milestones, and dependencies
• Assisting with preparation of status updates and delivery materials

Contribute To Continuous Improvement Of

• Requirements collection and management
• Documentation standards
• Agile delivery practices

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in an IT Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role
• Ability to work independently on well-defined initiatives with minimal supervision
• Strong Experience In Requirements Analysis, Documentation, And Delivery Support
• Working SQL knowledge, including the ability to query data for validation and analysis
• Support testing and troubleshooting efforts
• Preferred experience working in an insurance company and / or Finance organization
• Familiarity with MS Power BI or similar data visualization tool is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and precision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Hands‑on experience with agile delivery tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar

Required Education / Certifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Data Analytics or Data Science, Business Analytics, or similar

Pay/Location

Norwalk, CT

Hybrid Structure

Minimal to no travel required

Base salary/hourly rate range for this position in Connecticut is between $80,000 and $95,000. Base salary is just one component of Wilton Re’s total compensation package for employees. Additional compensation includes annual performance‑based bonus, 401K with employer contribution, and profit‑sharing program. Employee may also be eligible for long‑term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

What We Offer

• Competitive vacation and sick time, including company‑paid holidays, floating holidays and early closing days
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution — US Employees Only
• Profit Sharing Program
• Competitive parental leave
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance, including access to health and wellness programs
• Actuarial Development Program (ADP) for Actuarial employees taking exams
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Current hybrid working environment
• Employee Engagement Events and various committees on site to join

Wilton Re strives to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment where all associates feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current associates, without discrimination. A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential.