business systems analyst

Company: CGLDepartment: Digital and Advisor TechnologyEmployment Type: Regular Full-TimeWork Model: HybridLanguage: This role operates in English.Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant The Opportunity: We areleading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to beingcatalyst forsustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we providestrong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.We are drivingtransformation in the insurance industry, one that leverages our cooperative values and buildsdigital enterprise that stands out in an increasingly crowded digital world. Our DigitalAdvisor Technology team uses the same state-of-the-art technology, development practices and processes as leaders in the market and helps you grow your career by supporting you withculture that makes it easier to get things done. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, our company and our higher social purpose.As the Senior Business Systems Analyst you will liaise between the team and business stakeholders for functionality enhancements and new developments. You will bepart of an exciting team responsible for translating concepts and requirements into client focused and effective system-based solutions. You will contribute to complex and diverse initiatives through formulating and defining system scope and objectives based on both user needs andcomprehensive understanding of the applicable business applications. Technologies you have experience with: You have working knowledge of Agile, Acceptance Test Driven Development or Test Driven Development (ATDD/TDD).At least one of the Guidewire suite of productsPolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, or BillingCenter, with preference to BillingCenterJIRA, JIRA Service Desk and Confluence orsimilartools. How you will create impact: Facilitating discussions with business partners to collect, document, and validate detailed analysis of business functions, rules and processes required for highly complex projects.Guiding the assessment and selection of technical design solutions, acting as intermediary between the team and the Business stakeholders.Performing detailed data analysis, data modeling, mapping and flow to support system functionality, integrations and conversations.Developing the user acceptance test plan, strategies and leading the overall testing activities for medium to large initiatives.Leading the continuous improvement of the Business Systems Analyst (BSA) practice through research, devising improvements, establishing more efficient processes and providing guidance to other team members. To join our team: You have five years of experience in Information Technology orrelated field.You have completed post-secondary education in Information Technology orrelated discipline.You have advanced knowledge of Agile practices, SDLC methodologies, processes, and tools as well as project planning methodologies and Lean process improvement tools and techniques.Having work experience in an Insurance Environment is an asset. How you will succeed: You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, withprimary focus on client needs.You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues. What you need to know: You will be subject toBackground check ascondition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate. What's