Business Analyst with strong query/report writing

Due to huge growth, IFS Financial Services, a subsidiary of Western & Southern Financial Group, has an immediate need for a Systems Integration Specialist with strong project mangement, analysis, and testing background.

 

Western & Southern Financial Group, a Fortune 500 company, is a dynamic family of diversified financial services companies that provides life insurance, retirement planning and investment products and services to help millions of consumers nationwide to plan and protect their futures.

With more than 5,000 associates and more than 50,000 individuals in our selling group, Western & Southern Financial Group offers consumers and businesses the financial products and services they require to meet their insurance needs and investment goals.  Having reached more than $38 billion in assets owned and under management, we are leveraging our unmatched financial strength to fuel impressive growth through strategic acquisitions, increases in our current product revenue stream and expansion into new channels and businesses.www.westernsouthern.com

 

 Job Responsibilities

?  Researches, analyzes, tests and supports the implementation of technology solutions (internal and external) based on a solid understanding of IFS business objectives.

?  Leads the effort from a Business Unit prospective in collaboration with IS,  to successfully define, create, test and deliver technology solutions  that increase productivity and automate workflow.

?  Identifies opportunities for technology improvement; suggests creative solutions.  Leads the business requirements gathering to determine the feasibility of computer system and technology driven projects and enhancements often as the project lead representing IFS.

?  Works closely with the various Business Units to clearly understand their processes and procedures in order to recommend solutions that are efficient and fit within expense constraints.  This will require the ability to identify and analyze alternatives that do not simply mechanize current processes.

?  Gathers and analyzes data from several databases for IFS Management, external clients, and other WSFG department.  Creates ad hoc queries, reports and mailing lists.  Develops creative methods for distribution of reports for different areas of IFS. 

? Acts as project leader for IFS projects of varying size and scope. 

?  Develops and executes detailed test plans.  Reviews and ensures all aspects of new functionality and enhancements meet expectations and function as designed before implementation.  Completes initial end-user testing and facilitates user acceptance testing.

?  Prepares written documentation for application/process functionality in an easy to understand, non-technical style.

? Assists in the technology vendor selection and manages specific vendor relationships.

? Manages multiple assignments, deadlines and priorities.

? Performs other duties as assigned by management.

 

Position Requirements 

? Bachelor's degree in a business related field, such as marketing/communications, information technology, finance,  business management, etc. or commensurate selection criteria experience.

?  Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, MS Access and database applications, Crystal Reports and/or other query/report writing applications .

?  Proven experience coordinating multiple assignments simultaneously and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis. Must demonstrate a strong attention to detail with excellent organization skills. Expected to cite examples of organization and time management/methods used to manage or prioritize workload demands.

?  Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to successfully interpret and communicate business needs to internal and external customers in a clear, focused and concise manner.  Will be expected to provide examples of written work such as requirements documents, test plans, correspondence, memos, etc.

?  Must be able to cite examples of  participating in large-scale projects that demonstrated testing execution and skills.

?  Must be able to cite examples of excellent analytical and problem solving.

?  Must be able to cite successful examples of completing projects in a demanding, high- volume environment.

?  Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with various levels of staff and management, in technical and non-technical terms.

?  Must be able to cite examples of self-motivation and experience working independently

?  Demonstrated experience in customer service or client management to include identifying problems/issues, providing and initiating effective resolutions.

?  Must possess and display flexibility to transition between projects quickly, maintain positive, energetic attitude and possess the ability to work within a team environment.

 



 Western & Southern Financial Group is a company consistently recognized for its financial and operating stability. We offer a competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, life, 401K, retirement program, tuition reimbursement, and other unique services (fitness center, subsidized parking, cafeteria, and more) as well as tremendous opportunities for career growth.

For confidential consideration, qualified candidates should submit their resume and salary requirements to:  http://careers.peopleclick.com/Client_WesternSouthern/BU1/External_Pages/NewCandidate.asp?JobID=666&Source=Monster