Job description

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.

Our Claims department is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our growing team.

Position summary:
Business Analysts are responsible for the collection, development, analysis, documentation, and communication of business needs and requirements. Throughout an assignment, Business Analysts may act like a liaison while they interface and work collaboratively with technology and business organizations. Business Analysts usually assess the needs of the assignment by directly interacting with management, leadership, technology, the business, and the customer. Business Analysts are also expected to use their working understanding of information systems, business operations, and processes to analyze requirements, develop specifications, storyboarding and prototyping to facilitate the design of integrated solutions.

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST PROJECT COMPLEXITY:

• Performs work across multiple initiatives and processes.
• Supports and/or leads highly complex business/technical processes or multiple products, requiring design or integration of technical solutions across multiple departments or lines of business.
• Serves primarily as a subject matter expert and may lead projects of large scope and moderate to high complexity.
• Works independently and leverages resources when needed. Has an understanding of and an ability to apply knowledge of multiple technical business systems.

This is a Full-time, Exempt role.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Providing technical expertise across business functions, understanding the relationship between the business and the data and technology that support the business or product.
• Responsible for managing the collection, analysis, documentation and coordination of multiple business and/or technical requirements which may include, but is not limited to:

o. Facilitating planning sessions with multiple business partners to improve business processes or products Involves using and improving information systems.
p. Establishing relationships with one or more business partners by demonstrating expert knowledge of business processes/drivers and technical systems, being proactive, and managing the development and implementation of innovative solutions.
q. Providing technical coaching and mentoring to less experienced team members.
r. Proactively researches and applies Best Practices to technology solutions for areas of expertise.
s. Leading requirement gathering sessions with business partners to define needs to align with business priorities and assess impact on other business processes.
t. Advising business partners on options, technical limitations, risks and cost vs. benefits and ensuring a structured requirements process for the business is adhered to.
u. Leading the development, of structured requirements gathering through various techniques for the design and implementation of solutions.
v. Overseeing the documentation of requirements.
w. Participating in the development of prototypes.
x. May be accountable for a portion of a project plan in collaboration with project managers, from requirements phases through design, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
y. Acts as a resource to less experienced personnel in developing and executing test/use cases.
z. Participates, facilitates, and leads project meetings/sessions.
aa. Partners with technology development to provide a solution.
bb. May provide support through the warranty period.

Position Requirements:

• Typically requires 3+ years of relevant technical and business work experience.
• Requires /in-depth knowledge of business operations, requirements processing, business modeling concepts, information systems and project life-cycle knowledge, and business process development.
• Knowledge of Industry Business Analysis Best Practices (specifically working in an Agile environment) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field specialized training, certification, or equivalent work experience.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.

BENEFITS:
We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
• Click here for the full list of Benefits

EEO statement:
The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.

Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: HRServices@hanover.com and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

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