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Northwestern Mutual ยท 15 hours ago

Business Analyst

Northwestern Mutual is a leading financial services company, and they are seeking a Business Analyst to drive business results through technology. In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, conduct gap analysis, and support the development process in an Agile environment.

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Responsibilities

Use knowledge and experience to provide some expertise in at least one business area or domain while working to gain a broader understanding of business and domains surrounding the main focus. Articulate recommendations based on analytics and collaborate with Sr Business Analyst
Begin to assess, exercise judgement, and document current state across moderately complex processes and business areas and domains while partnering with Sr Business Analyst and peers. Use analytics and experience to resolve issues and to provide solutions
Responsible for fact-based requirement gathering and be able to analyze across business domains
Author and refine technical stories and/or features independently with medium complexity while participating and collaborating in some higher complexity situations
Assist with coordinating and solution delivery test plans for medium complex efforts by participating in, and ensuring business sign-off of testing processes for medium and large efforts
Experience with Jira is a plus
Must be able to work in an Agile environment

Qualification

Business Analyst experienceAgile methodologyRequirements gatheringJiraCertifications AgileCertifications ScrumStakeholder relationshipCustomer centricityCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

2-4 Years Prior Experience with at least 2 working in a Business Analyst level role
Bachelor's degree in Tech, Business or Finance with a focus on a technical discipline or equivalent related BA experience
Ability to leverage strong communication skills and relationships to influence outcomes while navigating conflict and decision making
Domain expertise and understanding of how technologies come together
Certifications demonstrating mastery of role specific competencies (Agile, Scrum, Business Analyst)
Deep familiarity of agile & scrum development environments
Solves moderately complex problems; analyzes and recommends possible solutions using experience, evaluation, judgment and precedents
Willing to take initiative and ownership of project work
Ability to communicate based on audience and business needs

Preferred

Experience with Jira is a plus

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Concierge service
Comprehensive benefits
Employee resource groups

Company

Northwestern Mutual

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Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, and investments.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Timothy Gerend
Chairman, President and CEO
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Phil Odella
COO/CFO
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