IT Business Analyst, Commercial Insurance IPZ, 80-100%

As an IT Business Analyst, you augment a high-profile team of business analysts, solution architects and developers working on a strategic project for Commercial Insurance International Programs. You will analyze business requirements, translate them into solution/IT requirements and ensure their implementation at highest quality. You have a sound knowledge in both, IT and business/insurance industry and a vast interest to deepen your domain knowledge in Commercial Insurance and International Program business.

What you will do

As an IT Business Analyst your main accountabilities will involve:

• Understanding business objectives and business specifics (e.g. on processes, guidelines, products) to validate business requirements and to ensure alignment with strategic priorities
• Conducting elicitation and specification sessions with subject matter experts and end users
• Creating functional solution concepts and IT requirement specifications
• Applying agreed design- and work principles
• Providing input regarding solution alternatives and engaging in workshops across teams and in combined BA / Architect / Developer sessions
• Owning assigned topics end-to-end including related dependencies, scope and timeline targets, quality and testing
• Testing and input to change management and training activities
• Supporting the stream lead in planning, backlog management and implementation dependencies
• Participating in post implementation activities including system documentation completion and production support

What you will bring

As an IT Business Analyst your skills and experience will ideally include:

• Proven experience (5+ years) as hands-on business analyst or subject matter expert in global transformation projects at strategic level with a clear solution and delivery mindset
• Proven experience in agile delivery environment, feeling comfortable in complex global project setups and being able to work under pressure in a multi-vendor and multi-cultural team
• BA certificate (e.g. IREP/CPRE, IIBA, BABOK etc.)
• Sound experience in capturing complex business requirements, translating them into abstract concepts, then detailed functional IT requirements and ultimately targeted input materials for testing and user training
• Very strong problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills
• Very strong ownership & proactivity
• Very strong communication and co-creation skills
• Sound knowledge of the insurance industry, ideally international commercial insurance is an advantage
• A bachelor or master degree or comparable qualification preferably in IT, business information or equivalent
• Balanced mix of business acumen and technology savviness
• Proficient English language skills, written and spoken
• German is an advantage
• Work/office location is Zurich.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application.

At our Quai Zurich Campus , our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees.

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet .

• Location(s): CH - Zürich
• Remote working:
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Christopher Parkinson