Business Configuration Analyst || Golden Valley, Minnesota

Business Configuration Analyst

Golden Valley, Minnesota

Local candidates only! – Golden Valley, MN onsite at least 3 days/week .

LinkedIn is must

USC or GC

Allianz Life is looking to convert someone between $110,000 – $120,000 annually. Bonus target is 15% of base salary.

Job Description- The ALIP Configuration team within the Actuarial department is responsible for the successful implementation of critical processes and calculations in our policy administration system. As the Business Configuration Manager, you will provide oversight over the design, development and implementation of business processes within ALIP (Client Life Insurance & Annuity Platform) related to the configuration of insurance/annuity products. You will work across product, enterprise operations, and IT teams to ensure project success. This role will manage and continually develop a staff of direct reports to meet the evolving business needs. You will also establish and maintain a close working relationship with leaders to ensure best practices, policies, procedures and tools meet the strategic needs of the capability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development and implementation of admin system functionality for:
o New products and features

o Business rules and workflows

o UI screens and pages

Provide leadership to a team of business and technical staff to solve complex problems considering required business functionality, sustainability and scalability of solutions
Drive continuous improvement to team standards and process focused on delivery quality and speed.
Coach and develop talent within the team
Communicate effectively of issues, risks, and outcomes to key stakeholders
Supports the Agile development framework and integration into Allianz Life projects
Supports and leads department initiatives, including process improvement, technology roadmap development, cross-organization collaboration, and other duties
Additional Information

Experience

3-5 years of experience required: ALIP or business configuration platforms implementing enterprise solutions
5-7 years of experience required: Leading and directing business or IT solution delivery
Proven expertise in communication and expectation management.
Deep understanding of annuity and life insurance functional areas from New Business to Post Issue covering the entire lifecycle of a policy.
Self-directed problem solver who asks insightful questions to get to root causes.
Education

4-year degree required: Four-year degree in technical discipline, engineering, business, Actuarial science, mathematics, physics, economics or related field; or equivalent experience.
Licenses/Certifications/Other:

Technology, business and project certifications preferred