IT Business Analyst

About the Team 

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can be effective leaders with functional and operational expertise. You must be a good communicator who builds trust-based relationships within the squad and among partners. 

Our team is at the forefront of analytics for Reinsurance. We build reinsurance contracts related and analytical products that focus on a wide range of topics from Wording to Natural Catastrophes, enabling the company to accurately manage our risks. 

Joining us, you will learn the technologies that are used in modern data solutions with a focus on cloud technologies and distributed systems, in a collaborative environment with colleagues from Swiss Re's international offices. 

About the Role 

You will drive support, requirement engineering and quality assurance of our tools and platforms. You have an entrepreneurial spirit with a pragmatic, hands-on mindset focused on achieving progress as well as an open-minded, intellectually curious approach to everything you do. 

In your role you are responsible for: 

• Collect, maintain, and understand business requirements in collaboration with the Product Manager 

• Translate business terminology into technical language and vice versa, e.g. using UML 

• Support existing applications 

• Write clear and concise requirements and acceptance criteria, ensuring that requirements are unambiguous, complete, consistent and verifiable 

• Submit and co-ordinate activities with central governance teams  

• Optimize existing and design new user journeys 

• Set up and/or coordinate testing activities 

• Continuous improvement and maintenance of existing applications 

• Use of modern UI/UX 

• Staying on top of emerging trends and help the organization in making informed technology decisions 

About you 

If you possess traits and experience that match most of the below, we’d love to hear from you: 

• Previous experience with business analysis or requirements engineering 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with orientation to detail 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience 

• Ability to work with tight deadlines, prioritize and re-prioritize around changing organizational objectives and timelines 

• Ability to present applications / demos to internal and external stakeholders 

• Exposure to agile development approaches (e.g. Scrum) and familiarity with tools like Azure DevOps, Confluence 

• Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in the business process and suggests areas of improvement 

• Experience with Re-/Insurance in general and Business Management in particular is a plus 

Swiss Re offers a dynamic work environment that values your well-being and encourages a healthy work-life balance. This entices several benefits:  

• On-Site Kindergarten: Enjoy peace of mind knowing that a kindergarten facility is conveniently located downstairs. Your little ones will be just steps away, providing a comforting and family-friendly atmosphere. 

• Modern Office Space: Step into a vibrant and contemporary workspace designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. Our office is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your work experience. 

• Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of flexibility in today's fast-paced world. Opt for an 80% contract, giving you the freedom to balance your professional and personal commitments seamlessly. 

• Hybrid Work Model: Join our innovative team with a hybrid work model—50% in our innovative office, 50% remote—where your talents shine both collaboratively and independently! 

• Work From Abroad: Need a change of scenery? We've got you covered! Enjoy the freedom to work from selected location for two weeks per year, allowing you to explore new environments while maintaining productivity. 

The minimum gross monthly base salary for this role is 2600 EUR full time. Our final offer to you will be set up fairly, considering the skills and experience that you bring to the Swiss Re Group. You can look forward to extra rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.