Senior 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 digital products and apps 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 collaborate closely with a team of BAs. Mentoring is also part of your role – as well as driving a digital product topic forward. As a BA, you drive requirements 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: 

• Set standards on the way BAs work in our team 

• Question the current state 

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

• 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 

• Improve the support of our apps 

• Coordinate testing activities 

• Define the 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 for a number of years 

• Team leadership and/or mentoring 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with orientation to detail; ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in the business process and suggests areas of improvement 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience; ability to present applications / demos to stakeholders 

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

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

Nice to have:

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

Minimum base salary for this job from 3 300€ gross/month/full time. Our offer to you may be higher based on your skills and experience and will include additional rewards and benefits. We are required by law to disclose basic wage component (minimum salary) for the advertised positions. We carefully consider your professional competencies, qualifications and experience in our compensation package and/or when offering you other positions. Our compensation philosophy is to pay fairly, also considering market situation and the value employees may bring to Swiss Re. 

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.