Senior Technical Business Analyst

About the Role

• Find ways for solving sophisticated business problems through process improvements, application changes, user training or other means.
• This is an individual contributor role, responsible for turning product ideas and business needs into actionable features and user stories. Tasks include writing detailed specifications, use cases, and process flows.
• Lead and facilitate end-to-end business process analysis and improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with stakeholder goals and operational efficiency.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the Business Analyst Community of Practice (COP), continuing the precedent set by previous role holders and supporting knowledge sharing and standardization
• Work closely with business users to convert business requirements into system-based solutions, focusing on Enterprise Engineering platforms.
• Coach other Business Analysts within the team. Identify training and help them improve their skills.
• Familiarity with Azure and SAAS applications is beneficial but not mandatory
• Create artefacts and templates for others to use.
• Help the Product Owner priorities work items in the product backlog and set sprint goals.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders across all geographies and globally.
• Give directions to the squad in collaboration with the Scrum Master, Engineering Lead and Product Owner
• Serve as the deputy for the Product Owner; in the PO's absence, facilitate initiatives and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Define outcome-based metrics and measure the value we build.

About the Team

We are responsible for Swiss Re's Legal & Compliance, Audit, Procurement and parts of the Finance applications. We work in a scaled agile model with shared leadership teams and broad aligned autonomy for our squads. We are located across the globe but share the same values for passion, openness, respect, humbleness and curiosity. And we strive to improve our work for our customers every day. Is this for you? Then we would love to get to know you!

About You

You're a strategic and creative problem solver. You are flexible and open-minded, committed with an ability to learn new skills quickly. You are passionate

• Should have at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• A university degree in computer science, engineering, business administration or an equivalent qualification.
• Must be a logical problem solver, results-oriented, and possess strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to coach others and influence people.
• Proven experience in a business analyst role.
• Strong analytical skills. Ability to simplify complex contexts.
• Outstanding communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Take ownership of tasks and drive them forward with minimal guidance. Be proactive in identifying opportunities, solving problems, and helping the team move toward shared goals.
• Real-world experience with Scrum or other agile methodologies.
• Able to write compelling epics, user stories, use cases and create process flow diagrams.
• Certification in ECBA or equant is a plus.
• Knowledge of procurement and finance processes is beneficial but not mandatory.
• You have superb communication skills in English.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more

resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where Everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability