New job Excellent opportunity for a FT Senior Business Analyst to work in Downtown Chicago with a leading organization. MUST come from an Insurance industry background

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Group: JOBS 2.0: Job Search Career Networking Staffing. Post Resume -Get Paid by Employers at Resumark .com Subject: Excellent opportunity for a FT Senior Business Analyst to work in Downtown Chicago with a leading organization. MUST come from an Insurance industry background Jenn W (1100+ Connections) posted a job: Excellent opportunity for a FT Senior Business Analyst to work in Downtown Chicago with a leading organization. MUST come from an Insurance industry background "This is a senior individual contributor role representing a high level of technical knowledge, who works within the business side of the organization along with IT representatives and others in support of high priority, visibility and/or complex projects and programs. This role will formulate and define systems scope and objectives based on user needs and an understanding of the business system requirements. Please do not apply unless you are a U.S. Citizen, Green Card or EAD holder and living within the local Chicago area. Responsibilities • Senior technical analyst and process team lead for projects in functional assigned area within the Insurance Organization (Claims, Billing, Client Relationship Management, Administration, etc.) • Works as a liaison with stakeholders and plans and conducts working sessions to elicit and review business requirements as approved by senior management. • Develops strategy and implements approach for creation of deliverables and all supporting documentation for the concept and definition phases of the project. • Performs necessary research to fully understand the business issues, develop possible solutions and to support development of innovative, cost effective solutions, and recommends most viable business/technology solutions to management for approval. • Ensures appropriate resources are assigned to project teams, manages resources and teams, and reviews and provides input on performance of team members as appropriate. • Oversees design reviews to ensure project/system designs meet business needs. • Acts as technical resource on best practices, which may include technology or other business/functional areas. • Stays up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise and the insurance industry. Required Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience • Solid understanding of the insurance industry, its products, practices and operations. • Minimum of 7+years’ experience in business analysis or other related field, i.e., accounting, finance, insurance operations with prior experience identifying and documenting business requirements • Proven knowledge of the system development life cycle, and technology alternatives; understanding of interface design and user centered work methods. • Advanced analytical and problem solving skills with ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. • Excellent client and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external business partners. • Ability to lead teams on short-term basis and to coach and mentor staff at all levels. • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to convey business requirements and technical needs in clear, concise, and effective manner. • Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business related software systems, which may include solid knowledge of the system/application development life cycle and technological alternatives. • Project leadership experience desirable. • Applicable certifications preferred – CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) and/or, BABOK (business analyst book of knowledge) A PLUS! Send resumes as a Word Attachment to our recruiting team at We Place People for immediate consideration: Resumes@weplacepeople.com"

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