Overview Zurich Insurance Group's Technology Delivery Center (TDC) in Barcelona, established in 2006, provides cutting-edge technology solutions and support to Zurich's local and integral business units. The TDC specializes in software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure, supporting Zurich's strategic goals and driving operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions. In this role you will collaborate with Business Units and Group functions to provide support and drive agile enhancements for Corporate Life and Pension global systems. As the Business Analyst Team Lead with Technical Skills, you will promote our global CLP platforms within our Business Units. Working in an agile environment, you will contribute your business analyst skills to the growth and enhancements of the CLP solutions in support of the business needs.
In this important role, you will join a hub of technological excellence dedicated to driving Zurich's success on a global scale.
What Can You Expect? As a Senior Business Analyst you will have the opportunity to:
Lead a team of business analysts, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.
Oversee the gathering and documentation of both functional and non-functional business requirements from relevant business functions, ensuring stakeholder sign-off.
Produce detailed technical requirement specifications throughout the agile project life cycle, incorporate change requests, and complete impact assessments for major changes.
Ensure alignment of requirements with system architects and that the proposed solution design meets business requirements.
Lead the team in an agile project environment by producing clear user stories, maintaining the backlog, prioritizing stories with the Product Owner, and managing the development team’s work within sprints.
Assist in defining the implementation plan considering various applications, other ongoing initiatives, and all stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Test Manager and testers to ensure QA tests are complete before the solution is submitted to business users.
Participate in application testing, configuration activities, and training of end-users.
Work closely with the project manager on risk assessment, project scope, and the development of a high-level plan.
Facilitate Scrum events such as daily standups and other meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination within the team.
Drive continuous improvement in agile practices within the team.
What Makes You a Great Fit? While we’re not seeking perfection, if you meet some of these requirements you’ll be a fantastic fit for our team. We are waiting for you!
7+ years of experience on projects, including 5+ years as a technical business analyst with leadership experience.
Technical background in software development.
Adequate business analysis experience to plan, conduct, and facilitate workshops and one-on-one sessions with business users and technical experts to gather and develop solutions.
Experience scoping and prioritizing project activities in an agile environment to deliver IT projects.
Experience working in an international environment across countries and cultures.
Experience in the insurance or finance industry.
Proficiency with APIs and the ability to document and explain data requirements between applications from a business perspective.
Effective communication across mediums and levels, with the ability to manage stakeholders in a complex environment with competing priorities.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with a collaborative mindset and willingness to help others.
Ability to take ownership of activities and execute tasks independently, including documenting results and conducting tests to progress the project.
Capability to work independently from home and interact online with the team.
Self-reliant, proactive, and a good communicator.
Languages: English is a must; other languages are a plus.
What Makes Us Special? In addition to a competitive salary and a yearly bonus, we offer:
A flexible working model to support work-life balance.
Option to work abroad up to 25 days yearly.
Over 300 euros to set up your home office and an additional monthly home office allowance.
Wide range of internal and external trainings, including English, German, and Spanish classes as needed.
Ticket restaurant and Health Insurance with the option to exchange for other benefits.
Life and accident insurance.
Collective Life retirement plan.
2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people to the company.
Special banking and insurance conditions plus exclusive employee discounts.
Functional diversity benefits, stock options, and mortgage benefits.
Where Are We Located? Barcelona, Poblenou.
We Are Waiting for You Can you see yourself in this role? Apply by sending your CV in English.
If not, no worries. We’ll meet again in the future. Feel free to share my contact details with anyone who would be a great fit.
At Zurich, we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
You are the heart & soul of Zurich!
At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We focus on the positives and constantly ask, What can go right?
We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new roles within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.
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📌 Senior Business Analyst
🏢 Zurich 56 Company
📍 Barcelona