Business Systems Analyst II

Zurich North America is currently looking for a Business Systems Analyst II to join our Finance IT team based out of North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois OR the person could be remote. This role will report into a team responsible for supporting Financial Operations, Billing systems and other responsibilities.

The Business Systems Analyst will serve as an Agile Scrum/Kanban Development team member and work with the Business and Data Management, providing solutions for business systems needs and will understand business objectives, processes, and products as well as the business systems capabilities to formulate, define, document, and implement systems scope and objectives to develop and provides solutions.

In addition, as a key member of the Data Management team, the Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for profiling, analyzing and documenting the technical requirements of the Zurich North American Data warehousing system for their assigned Agile team backlog.

Key focus areas will include:

• Ability to master complex data transformations concepts, includes data warehousing principles
• Proficient in writing and interpreting SQL queries to query and manipulate data within the warehouse
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from various sources
• Knowledge of ETL processes
• Ability to create visualizations using tools like Power BI
• Ability to work to capture requirements in a formal manner
• Ability to be resilient in the face of a complex system, complex problems, and demanding deadlines
• Ability to work well with others in a highly interdependent high-performance team
  
  

This individual will collaborate with the team to translate business needs/requirements into technical specifications/user stories for product increments while working in an Agile environment supporting the design, construction, and implementation of these updates to the applications. The ideal candidate will be an individual that is an energetic and a skilled professional requiring minimal supervision who operates as a servant leader within the team.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Coordinate and drive activities with product owners and business stakeholders to refine prioritized backlog and gather requirements
• Document appropriate detailed functional and non-functional requirements
• Identify data most valuable to the organization, and evaluate this data and alignment with the corporate data model
• Manage business rules to enhance and optimize filtering results
• Use requirements management tools and techniques such as JIRA documenting backlog (epics, user stories, etc.), Persona models, Use Cases, Data Matrix, Process Flow Diagrams, , etc.
• Support development, testing, implementation, and some training activities
• Understand and apply delivery approaches (i.e., Agile methodology, Scrum/Kanban) and perform, independently, business analysis processes in accordance with Zurich frameworks
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Application Design and Development area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Application Design and Development area.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong SQL skills
• Proficient with any of the scripting language such as Python
• Agile (Scrum/Kanban) Methodology
• Data Warehouse experience / normalized tables
• Finance or Insurance industry experience
• Data Profiling and Data Mapping experience
• Strong written and verbal communication experience
• Databricks knowledge
• Experience with IBM RSA
• ETL Informatica
  
  

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $85,500.00 - $140,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code

• 1033.
  
  

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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