Business Analyst with German

For our international client operating in the financial and insurance sector, we are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with German. In this role, you will act as a strategic bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, driving the end-to-end analysis, specification, and continuous optimization of core business processes and IT solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Engineering & Analysis: Independently elicit, analyze, and document complex business requirements, functional specifications, and incident investigations.
• Process Modeling & Optimization: Lead the design, mapping, and continuous improvement of end-to-end insurance workflows, data structures, and operational systems.
• Business Case & Solution Design: Assist business departments in building viable business cases and advise on suitable technical architectures and solution designs.
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Owners, software developers, and QA engineers within an Agile/Scrum delivery model (e.g., advising testers on critical test scenarios).
• Process Governance: Continuously enhance internal requirements management frameworks, standards, and IT delivery workflows.

Candidate Profile (Requirements)

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Professional Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in requirements management / business analysis within the insurance or financial services sector.
• Project Delivery: Minimum 1–2 years of active delivery experience in structured project / Agile modes.
• Domain & Technical Competence:
  • Expert level: Requirements Engineering, Requirements Analysis, and Process Modeling.
  • Advanced level: Core insurance and back-office support processes.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency (C1/C2) in both German and English (daily collaboration with DACH stakeholders).
• Tools: Advanced practical knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and MS Office 365.
• Soft Skills: Holistic and analytical thinking, solution-driven approach, and confident stakeholder communication.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or an equivalent field.
• Professional certifications in Business Analysis (e.g., IREB CPRE, CBAP) or Process Management (e.g., BPMN, Lean/Six Sigma).