Senior Business Analyst (Systems)

Sapiens is looking for a seasoned Senior Business Analyst (systems analysis) to join our growing UK team. This presents an exciting opportunity for someone with a minimum of 5 years' experience in business analysis gained from financial services (ideally insurance or banking/Investments), who relishes the opportunity to incorporate travel into their role, and who loves working with International teams. Ready to take your BA career to the next level? Join us and let us help you get there!Location/working model: Cardiff (Hybrid flexible)Please note that we are not offering Visa/Relocation support for this vacancy, and we are not considering applicants on a Student Visa.Key responsibilities …Participate fully and a play a key role in the delivery of software solutions to our clients.Be responsible for the documentation and production of Project deliverables.Ensure all Requirements, Design, Interface, and Output Deliverables are delivered on time.Act as a Consultant in requirement and design workshops internally and externally.Manage and Engage with Lead BA/Project Director/Delivery Manager on all project Deliverables, Actions, Assumptions, Risks, Issues, Decisions and Constraints.Support Product Owner (or act as Product Owner) especially in defining and refining the Backlog.Review and sign-off all assigned User Stories.Support Development throughout the build phase, including the technical design.Review the Test Scripts and support testing throughout test phase.Help define acceptance criteria and high-level estimates.Working to Sapiens processes & Sapiens best practices.Provide clients with functional analysis and design advice guidance and consultancy in Sapiens’s solution throughout the project.Manage and participate in Peer Review activities, interacting with other Business Analysts, to ensure quality and completeness of requirement and design work.Support the definition and ongoing management of User Stories.Support the Client through go live and assist to resolve issues and queriesSupport and mentor more junior members of the teamSkills and Experience required …EssentialMinimum of 5 years’ experience as a Business AnalystExtensive financial services (Life, Pensions, or banking/Investments) project experienceCustomer-facing experience (internal or external)Knowledge of regulatory requirementsExperience of supporting the design of end-to-end solutionsExperience of implementing significant functional changeExperienced in full project lifecycle having been involved in numerous system implementation or enhancement projectsWillingness to travel to client sites. International travel may be required.Good understanding of SQL/relational databasesDesirableExperience of working in the early stages of a project, especially supporting pre-sales and scope definition activities.Systems Integration experience.Previous experience working with a policy administration system.Ideal qualifications for this role are …Certified Business Analysis Professional (International Institute of Business Analysis)CIIISEB/BCS/ACII / FPC / AFPC or equivalentAbout us ...Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) is a global leader in intelligent insurance software solutions. With Sapiens’ robust platform, customer-driven partnerships, and rich ecosystem, insurers are empowered to future-proof their organizations with operational excellence in a rapidly changing marketplace. We help insurers harness the power of AI and advanced automation to support core solutions for property and casualty, workers’ compensation, and life insurance, including reinsurance, financial & compliance, data & analytics, digital, and decision management. Sapiens boasts a longtime global presence, serving over 600 customers in more than 30 countries with its innovative SaaS offerings. Recognized by industry experts and selected for the Microsoft Top 100 Partner program, Sapiens is committed to partnering with our customers for their entire transformation journey and is continuously innovating to ensure their success. For more information visit us at www.Sapiens.Com.Sapiens is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds.