Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EquiTrust Life Insurance Company is a national carrier of competitive annuity products, committed to exceptional customer service and fostering a diverse workplace. As a Business Analyst II, you will act as a liaison between business partners and IT, ensuring that business needs are effectively analyzed and translated into technical solutions to drive operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business units and IT teams to gather, clarify, and document business and system requirements
- Analyze business processes, system issues, and change requests; recommend practical, effective solutions
- Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to coordinate system updates and enhancements
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and testing strategies to ensure solutions meet business requirements
- Support project planning activities, including defining test objectives, tracking progress, and coordinating testing efforts
- Investigate and resolve production processing issues to improve efficiency and workflow
- Assist in training end users and new employees on system processes and procedures
- Contribute to team and company goals by fostering collaboration and a positive, inclusive work environment
- Take initiative on additional responsibilities that support departmental and organizational objectives
Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Business analyst experience required based on education level: High School Diploma: 6+ years, Associate's Degree: 4+ years, Bachelor's Degree: 2+ years
- Minimum 2 years of experience in insurance or financial services
- Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience supporting Agile teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
- Experience developing and executing test plans and test cases
- Ability to translate complex business needs into clear documentation and technical requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Self-motivated, organized, and accountable with a strong sense of ownership
- Ability to build effective working relationships across departments
- Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and processes
- Primarily seated work with continuous use of hands for fine manipulation (e.g., typing)
- Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally
- Moderate stress level consistent with project-based work environments
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or a related field
- Experience with life insurance or annuity business processes and insurance systems
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