Business Configuration Analyst

The Business Configuration Analyst works as an entry-level consulting team member or an individual consultant on an implementation, enhancement, integration, or special project(s). Conducts work assignments of minimal complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgement. Duties may be performed at customer’s site. Works under clearly defined guidelines. Requires basic skill set and proficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

90-100% Works on small-sized projects or specific components within a larger project, usually performing basic design work, configuration and testing.

• Learn FAST’s unique tool sets configuring complex software components with little or no coding intervention
• Performs configuration tasks on a system component.
• Executes enhancement and system level test cases.
• Provides support to customer’s test efforts.
• May assist in analyzing customers' business requirements and technology objectives; may develop a specification to meet customers' business needs.
• Prepares status reports, as needed, on all project activities.
• Performs simple to moderate configuration as part of story implementation
• Develop next generation SDLC skills from both a business and/or technology perspective
• Engage customers and team members in an Agile and collaborative environment
• Solve complex business problems utilizing FAST’s library of SOA components
• Hone leadership and client skills through a succession of rapid customer engagements

Requirements

Essential Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science (STEM preferred). Typically requires less than 18 months of experience in relevant industry business practices, business consulting, or technical consulting with strong analytical/problem solving attributes. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel with database (SQL) and XML/XSLT exposure a plus.

Development of Specific Knowledge & Skills

This role will be challenged to develop and learn:

• Configure and run "basic" automated test cases
• Configure predefined "basic" orchestrations and rules
• Configure basic data model entities and attributes
• Clear understanding of role and responsibilities within FAST project methodology
• Document software defects using predefined standards and tools
• Working knowledge of the FAST platform to process business from end to end for two out of three using major Insurance Software Components (New Business, Policy Administration, Distribution Management)
• Working knowledge and ability to apply product concepts to at least 2 Life or Annuity products (FAST or Client)
• Define data relationships between key components and entities
• Conduct story level software demonstrations

The following attributes are required for success and must be consistently demonstrated by employees.

Core Personal Attributes

• Problem Solving/Critical Thinking – Ability to synthesize content. Good problem-solving approaches.
• Communication – Articulate, clear and succinct. Good listener. Solid logic flow during discussions. Poised, personable style.
• Teamwork – Enthusiastic, highly involved team member. Supports others and helps build team morale. Engaged and high energy. Demonstrates integrity at all times. Goes the extra mile to help others. Strong network of informal relationships.
• Work Ethic – Completes tasks in a timely manner. Stays focused and organized. Self-motivated, takes initiative
• Takes full ownership of assignments. High quality standards. Intellectually curious, openness to new learning and others’ views. Seeks and is responsive to feedback. Consistently follows through. ""Can do"" behavior".

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Additional information

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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