IT Business Analyst

IT Business Analyst Full Time Norwalk, CT About the Company: Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re)insurance space, specializing in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. We are experienced industry specialists focused on the risk, capital and operational needs of our clients’ businesses. We provide our clients with the services they need from in force transactions and product development to underwriting and new business strategies. Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully manage the largest life and annuity transactions in the market. Position Summary: The IT Business Analyst supports new projects and the ongoing enhancement and stability of existing data, reporting, and analytics platforms by independently performing requirements analysis, documentation, testing coordination, and agile delivery support. This role works closely with product owners, developers, and senior analysts to ensure business needs are clearly defined, well documented, and delivered with quality. The ideal candidate can operate independently on initiatives and has a solid data and technical foundation with analysis experience in a Financial Services firm; preferably focused on insurance and / or finance. Role Responsibilities: Requirements Analysis Documentation and Report Building Independently elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for new projects and enhancements to existing data, reporting, and analytics platforms. Translate business needs into high quality, structured artifacts, including: Business and functional requirements User stories and acceptance criteria Process flows and data mappings Perform impact analysis for requested changes, identifying downstream effects to data sources, reports, and dependent processes. Maintain accurate, complete, and current documentation throughout the delivery lifecycle. Ensure requirements are clear, testable, and aligned to delivery standards before development begins. Work with Business teams to build reports in MS Power BI Agile / Scrum Team Support Actively support agile delivery teams by: Managing backlog items, user stories, and dependencies Preparing content for sprint planning and backlog refinement Tracking work in Jira (or similar tools) and ensuring status accuracy Support scrum ceremonies through: Sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives Action items and follow-ups Partner with business stakeholders and developers to ensure requirements and acceptance criteria are “ready” for sprint execution. Testing Quality Support Support testing activities aligned to documented requirements, including: Creation and maintenance of test cases Coordination of system, integration, and user acceptance testing Defect logging, triage, and retesting Validate that delivered functionality meets documented requirements and business expectations. Support regression testing for reporting and data platform enhancements. Program Delivery Support Support technical team overall planning and delivery by: Tracking deliverables, milestones, and dependencies Assisting with preparation of status updates and delivery materials Contribute to continuous improvement of: Requirements collection and management Documentation standards Agile delivery practices Basic Qualifications: Minimum 4 years of experience in an IT Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role Ability to work independently on well-defined initiatives with minimal supervision Strong experience in requirements analysis, documentation, and delivery support Working SQL knowledge, including the ability to query data for validation and analysis Support testing and troubleshooting efforts Preferred experience working in an insurance company and / or Finance organization Familiarity with MS Power BI or similar data visualization tool is preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and precision Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Hands-on experience with agile delivery tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Required Education / Certifications: Bachelor degree in Business, Data Analytics or Data Science, Business Analytics, or similar Pay/Location: Norwalk, CT Hybrid Structure Minimal to no travel required Base salary/hourly rate range for this position in Connecticut is between $80,000 and $95,000 Please note that specific compensation decisions are based upon a variety of job-related factors as permitted by law, including geographic location, credentials, skills, education, training, and experience. Base salary is just one component of Wilton Re’s total compensation package for employees. Additional compensation includes annual performance-based bonus, 401K with employer contribution, and profit-sharing program. Employee may also be eligible for long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms. What We Offer: Competitive vacation and sick time, including company-paid holidays, floating holidays and early closing days 401(k) plan with employer contribution - US Employees Only Profit Sharing Program Competitive parental leave Health, vision, dental, and life insurance, including access to health and wellness programs Actuarial Development Program (ADP) for Actuarial employees taking exams Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Current hybrid working environment Employee Engagement Events and various committees on site to join Wilton Re strives to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment where all associates feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current associates, without discrimination. A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential. To All Recruitment Agencies: Please do not send any resumes or solicitations regarding open positions to Wilton Re employees unless you have been requested to work on this position or other positions with Wilton Re; please reach out to your main point of contact. Wilton Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.