Senior Business Analyst

SilverSearch, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,320 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in New York City is seeking a Senior Business Analyst/Product Owner. The role involves managing the product backlog and collaborating with various stakeholders to define product requirements, especially within the insurance domain such as Property & Casualty or Claims. With 8+ years of relevant experience, the ideal candidate will work in a hybrid model, requiring onsite presence 3 days a week. Strong data analysis and Agile experience is crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or in a hybrid BA/PO role.
• Insurance industry experience, preferably in Property & Casualty or Claims.
• Experience supporting software implementations from requirements through deployment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, including writing and prioritizing user stories.
• Partner with stakeholders to define product vision and requirements.
• Lead backlog refinement and sprint planning.

Skills

Business analysis

Product ownership

Data analysis

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

This range is provided by SilverSearch, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Senior Business Analyst / Product Owner (Contract-to-Hire)

Hybrid onsite (Downtown NYC, 3 days/week)

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with 8+ years of experience to support a growing client in NYC. The ideal candidate will bring strong domain experience in the insurance industry, preferably Property & Casualty or Claims. Candidates with broader financial services experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, including writing and prioritizing user stories, acceptance criteria, and features
• Partner with business, product, and technology stakeholders to define product vision, roadmap, and requirements
• Translate business needs into actionable requirements for Agile delivery teams
• Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and support UAT and release activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact between business users and delivery teams, ensuring alignment and timely decision‑making

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or in a hybrid BA/PO role
• Insurance industry experience (Property & Casualty or Claims strongly preferred; financial services considered)
• Prior experience supporting software implementations (from requirements through deployment)
• Strong data analysis skills, including experience working with large datasets, defining data requirements, and partnering with technical teams to ensure data quality and integrity
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with hands‑on backlog ownership
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with senior business and technical stakeholders

Additional Information

• Interview will take place onsite
• Hybrid onsite model: 3 days/week in downtown NYC
• Due to security requirements, only U.S. Citizens and GC holders can be considered