Sr Life Underwriting Business Systems Analyst

Transamerica; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Remote Work

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking a Sr Life Underwriting Business Systems Analyst to drive life underwriting system transformations and partner across Life Underwriting, New Business, Operations, Product, Technology and QA. You will gather requirements, model processes, and design automated solutions that strengthen underwriting operations.

The role combines business analysis with project coordination, offers remote work, and a salary range of 85,000–100,000 USD annually plus a potential annual bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in business systems analysis.
• 2-4 years of industry experience also preferred.
• Two years of experience managing technical projects in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting transformation focusing on modernization and automation.
• Gather requirements with stakeholders and align IT on goals.
• Prepare as-is and current-state process documentation.
• Model business processes using BPM techniques.
• Lead development of new or revised processes.
• Translate underwriting needs into clear system requirements.
• Contribute to testing by providing scenarios and criteria.
• Coordinate readiness activities and training materials.

Skills

Business analysis

Life underwriting

Project management

Requirements gathering

Process modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience

Tools

BPMN

Job description

Sr Life Underwriting Business Systems Analyst### Sr Life Underwriting Business Systems AnalystApply: Work From Home, USA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R20062980**Job Family**IT - Business Analysis**About Us**At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.**Who We Are**We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.**What We Do**Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.\\* For more information, visit transamerica.com.**Job Description Summary**This position serves as a key stakeholder in life underwriting system implementations and transformation initiatives, facilitating the implementation of strategic projects, process improvements, and technology solutions that support the evolution of life underwriting operations. The Senior Enhanced Life Underwriting Analyst partners across Life Underwriting, New Business, Operations, Product, Technology, QA, Distribution, Training & Development, Project Management, and vendor organizations and serves as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams. The position supports the project lifecycle from business analysis and requirements gathering through solution design, testing, implementation, training, and post-launch support.**Job Description****Responsibilities*** Support life underwriting transformation initiatives focused on modernization, automation, process improvement, and operational excellence.* Collaborates with underwriting project team and related stakeholders to gather requirements, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with IT on project goals and deliverables* Prepares “as is” and “current state” documentation in written and graphical form (flows).* Use Business Process Modeling techniques and tools to create business process models* Lead effort to develop new or revised processes or procedures in lieu of system development.* Facilitate the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business and system requirements, translating underwriting business needs into clear requirements for technical teams.* Analyze business unit requests and understand business requirements. Work with various technical staff members to determine possible solutions and communicate business and system impacts to IT and Operations staff.* Prepare documentation for business and system requirements in various formats.* Works on project teams that are developing or modifying highly complex information systems. Includes analysis and documentation of business and system requirement and revising existing system logic difficulties as necessary.* Conducts research and analysis to quantify business opportunities and develops formal recommendations to management.* May use project management and program management methodologies to support a systems development methodology to meet project deliverables.* Provide test scenarios or test criteria based on knowledge gained through business and systems analysis. Prepare cases for test beds. Provide approval or quality check on test plans or test matrix.* Coordinate business readiness activities and assist with training, knowledge transfer, stakeholder communications, and training materials as needed. **Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience, preferably in IT or a business area discipline* Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in business systems analysis.* 2-4 years of industry experience also preferred.* Two years of experience managing technical projects in a complex environment.**Preferred Qualifications*** Working knowledge of life insurance products, underwriting processes, and operational workflows.* Two or more years of underwriting experience within Transamerica or two or more years of experience supporting an enhanced underwriting project.* Strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with business and technical stakeholders.* Ability to accept and manage changing priorities and address issues quickly and professionally.* Demonstrates a high degree of initiative and accountability.**Working Conditions*** Remote Environment The Salary for this position generally ranges between $85,000-100,000 annually. ***Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including***qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus of 10% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.