Senior Specialist Analyst, Global IT Group

Take the next step in your career with us . Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge. We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs. Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members. Job Summary: The Senior Specialist Analyst is responsible for leading business requirements gathering and documentation, performing requirement and system analysis, design user-centered solutions that align to our standards and ensure intuitive, accessible, and seamless experiences for all users, performing testing, assisting in the quality assurance process, and managing user acceptance testing. This role will reside in the IT Product Direct-To-Consumer Team, working with IT and business departments across the organization to gather and understand the detailed & complex requirements. Work with other Product Owners and Scrum Teams members to support the execution of those requirements. Job Duties: Understand the business needs across numerous departments as well as end-to-end IT process. Develop and maintain Stakeholder management and Scope management. Lead interview sessions and requirements gathering meetings with stakeholder groups in order to perform effective analysis of the business’ needs and requirements. Oversee and collaborate with broader project and IT teams to ensure understanding and acceptance of the business requirements. Understand current state business processes, identify enhancement opportunities, negotiate changes across business and technology teams, and deliver as-is and future state process documentation. Develop and deliver appropriate material to communicate business requirements including, but not limited to, a Backlog of User Stories, Gap Analysis, Data Mapping, Wireframes/Prototypes, User Flows and Report Templates and Requirements Templates. Develop and distribute User Acceptance Test (UAT) Plan, including test scenarios, coordinate and manage user acceptance testing. Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to inform design decisions. Lead/Mentor other Senior Specialist Analyst fostering skill development and knowledge sharing. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Bachelor’s Degree, related to computer information systems or equivalent. 5+ years of relevant Business Analysis experience, including leadership experience in Business Analysis. 5+ years of relevant experience in the Insurance industry. Strong understanding and experience in the Waterfall and Agile (Scrum) Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) framework. Strong analytical and project management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements. Knowledge and understanding of Business and Process Analysis best practices, techniques and tools. Strategic, analytical and logical thinker with excellent organization skills and proven planning, problem solving, leadership and decision-making skills. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to understand and gather complex business requirements, map out technical solutions, and help develop and manage defined timelines. Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and tight timelines using analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and as an integral member of a team. Ability to work collaboratively with business representatives, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and technical teams and project managers on development projects during all phases of the SDLC. Experience in UX Design and related tools (Figma) and concepts (HTML, CSS) is added advantage. Working at Allied World Our team of over1,700 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us: Instant membership in the Allied World Family — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources Global Presence We are h…