Business Analyst

Why we’ll love You:

• You possess a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• You have a minimum of 3 years of business analysis and a minimum of a year of data mapping experience
• Broad understanding of IT domain experience, strong technical skills, business intelligence, and ability to fully understand the needs of the user
• Demonstrated analytical skills including broad knowledge / use of business analysis tools such as business process mapping, use cases and various diagrams
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking abilities
• Demonstrated ability to quickly absorb and understand new and complex information
• Experience in business transformation and system implementation
• You have an understanding of database systems and SQL
• You have knowledge of testing methodologies such as white/black box, unit, integration, and regression
• You are detail-oriented and have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Minimum intermediate level ability in Excel, Word
• Basic tsql knowledge

Once here, you'll:

• Work with stakeholders to identify and document business requirements for software development projects; write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria
• Conduct thorough analysis of gathered information, documenting business processes, workflows, and system requirements; create detailed specifications to guide the development and implementation phases
• Work with other departments to investigate and identify software issues; collect and analyze feedback and translate it into future product features
• Identify potential challenges and propose innovative solutions to address business issues, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of operations
• Create and maintain a prioritized backlog of user stories, bugs, and technical tasks
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure that the team is meeting business objectives
• Work closely with the development, customer support, finance, and marketing teams to ensure that everyone is aligned on the product vision and strategy
• Scrutinize application features to ensure they meet the acceptance criteria and provide value to the customer
• Propose improvements to automate business functions and make effective use of technology to improve customer-service experience
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations to the development team and stakeholders

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Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability -related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@westlandinsurance.ca