Business Analyst - Functional

Cognizant is seeking a highly expereinced and successful Business Analyst with strong functional knowledge in the Australian Insurance industry, specifically focussed on Claim Management.
Location: Anywhere in Australia or NZ (remote working option)
What does this role involve:
The Business Analyst is required to perform the following tasks: -

• Assess and document Business Requirements and Functional Specifications
• Facilitate workshops
• Obtain agreement of documented requirements with stakeholders
• Liaison with technical staff to ensure requirements are interpreted appropriately in Solution design, map the business requirements to system
• Assist Test Manager and UAT staff in preparing appropriate test cases
• Review of test plans to ensure compliance with requirements

Skills and experience to make you successful:

• In depth knowledge of Australian general insurance industry; eg. home, motor, CTP, workers compensation insurance etc.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Be motivated and enthusiastic, able to work as part of a larger team and able to adapt quickly to demanding environments.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships across the organization
• Strong analytical skills - particularly in relation to business and technology processes
• Creative thinking - providing initiative and innovation.
• Ability to understand and apply a structured approach to activities

Desirable Experience:

• Agile project experience
• Consulting organisation experience