Business Analyst

Company Description

PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

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Job Description

About this job:

For our Dublin office we are seeking a business analyst with actuarial knowledge to join our IT Underwriting Non Life Unit, which is part of the Group IT department and responsible for all applications in the underwriting area (Pricing & Modelling, Capacity & Exposure Management, Portfolio Management & Optimization).

In this role you will support the development of our applications in the Pricing area, from the business requirements and application specifications to the definition of the testing strategy, and last but not least user’s support. This position includes the analysis of the requirements and specification design.

Reporting to the Head of Underwriting Non-Life Applications your responsibilities will include:

In Cooperation With The Business Experts

• Study information needs, system flows, data usage and business processes
• Identify areas for improvement in processes and develop solutions
• Define the business rules
  
  

Solution design

• Specify solutions that meet business needs and requirements
• Analyze data to identify insights that can inform business decisions
• Assist the development team in planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure successful delivery of solutions
• Create detailed documentation of business requirements, processes, and solutions
  
  

Solution Testing And Support

• Defining and executing tests in collaboration with users
• Producing the required documentation
  
  

Qualifications

About you:

• At least 5 years experience analysing business processes in Financial Services
• Strong analytical skills and highly motivated to understand our business processes
• Excellent communication and language skills in English (proficient verbal and in writing)
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g. Excel, SQL)
• Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum
• Ability to work effectively within diverse teams and stakeholders
• Driven towards finding solutions and being responsive
• A university degree or equivalent in IT/Computer Science
• Experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry is a plus
• Actuarial knowledge will be a strong advantage
  
  

What Can We Offer You

• An international environment, where you will work in a experienced team based in Dublin, Paris, Stamford and Zurich, and can learn from reinsurance specialists (Pricing Actuaries, Cat Researchers and Underwriters). Our structure fosters collaboration with various stakeholders.
  
  

Additional Information

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

Thank you,

PartnerRe Hiring Team