Business Solutions Architect

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions. Job Description We are seeking a Business Solution Architect, Insurance to join our Information Technology team in New York City, New Jersey, Purchase or Charlotte office. Main areas of responsibility: Maintain the logical and physical integrity of the insurance technology platform foundation by collaborating with the business units, business analysts and development, and establishing documented standards compliant with Guidewire, Duck Creek or other technology platforms in use Apply a structure business architecture approach to define the end-to-end solution including the product model, workflow, features, functions and data. Create a complete inventory of Epics/User stories and review with the business and development teams Ensure that proposed solutions are focused on improving efficiency and effectiveness of the business processes, and are consistent across products where possible. With BA leads, conduct planning for requirements and design approach for each project Develop estimates for solution architecture activities Review all requirements deliverables for adherence to solution foundation standards, technology standards and product needs Conduct pre-user acceptance testing Collaborate with development and testing teams to provide subject matter expertise, ensure that out of the box functionality is leveraged and assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues. Travel as required, approximately 10%. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 7 years of business analysis and business solution architecture experience in the Commercial Property & Casualty insurance industry with 2 years in Specialty insurance. Strong technology experience with policy administration solutions. Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter strongly preferred and is primary. Experience with SAP is a plus. Proven experience applying architectural principles to business solutions Experienced with Agile SCRUM methodology and business analysis methodologies; working knowledge of business analysis documentation standards. Hands-on experience writing user stories is required. Knowledge and experience leveraging both IT solutions and business process improvements. Proven track record of creating clear, concise deliverables that reflect a deep understanding of business needs and the out of the box software functionality. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Understands communication channels and escalates appropriately. Strong initiative; able to self-manage. Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work through it to get the right things done. Must be able to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance. Experience using standard project and business tools including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint. Team player who works well with technical and business resources. Education: B.A / B.S degree Sompo International offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. For consideration; please e-mail your resume along with salary history/requirements to: Sompo International is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V Visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com Sompo International is a global specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., UK, Continental Europe and Asia. Our commitment to integrity, teamwork, agility, execution and excellence define our culture. As we continue to grow, we strive to find talented, creative and driven professionals to join our diverse workforce. We offer a broad range of career opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our approach to our business partners and colleagues is embodied within our strong core values. We are committed to maintaining excellent financial strength, industry-leading risk management practices and fully-accountable and engaged employees. We place a high value on community involvement, giving back to our local communities and support like-minded organizations and associations. Learn more About Sompo International