Business Analyst – OutsideIR35 – London – Insurer

Oliver James; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty insurer is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support a major transformation in catastrophe modelling and underwriting data capabilities. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in insurance or financial services and will work on key projects including a long-term roadmap for CAT modelling. Proven skills in stakeholder management and RFI/RFP processes are essential for success in this role. The position is temporary and based in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst or Change Lead within insurance or financial services.
• Hands-on experience running RFI/RFP processes, including vendor evaluation and selection.
• Good working understanding of CAT modelling fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Building a long-term roadmap for CAT modelling and data ingestion improvements.
• Delivering tactical and strategic improvements to SOV data cleansing and automation.

Skills

Strong understanding of underwriting journeys

Stakeholder management skills

API-based integrations

Experience in insurance/financial services

Job description

# Business Analyst – OutsideIR35 – London – InsurerBusiness Analyst – OutsideIR35 – London – InsurerSalary£NegotiableLocationCity of London, London, UKContractTemporary---ContactMatthew [e-mail] senior Business Analyst to support a major underwriting and catastrophe modelling transformation within a global speciality insurer. The role will focus on shaping a long-term road map for CAT modelling and underwriting data capabilities, alongside delivering near-term improvements to SOV data ingestion and automation.undertaking a strategic enhancement of its catastrophe modelling and underwriting data capabilities, supporting both existing lines of business and a potential move into Property D&F.This role will play a critical role across two major deliverable:1. Building a long-term roadmap for CAT modelling, data ingestion, and underwriting workflow improvements.2. Delivering tactical and strategic improvements to SOV data cleansing, automation, and system integration, including running an RFI/RFP and selecting a vendor by end of Q1.**Essential*** Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst or Change Lead within insurance or financial services.* Strong understanding of underwriting journeys, preferably within property or specialty insurance.* Hands-on experience running RFI/RFP processes, including vendor evaluation and selection.* Experience defining data extraction, cleansing, and automation requirements.* Good working understanding of CAT modelling fundamentals (not a modeller, but understands how it’s used and why).* Strong systems integration experience, including:* Understanding how platforms communicate* API-based integrations* Experience working across multiple systems (PAS, workbenches, modelling tools).* Excellent stakeholder management skills, including senior executive-facing outputs.* Ability to articulate TO-BE processes and business benefits clearly and credibly.**Desirable*** Experience with Verisk products (Eclipse, TOUCHSTONE).* Exposure to Property D&F or expansion into new insurance products.* Experience working in global operating models with US-based technology ownership.* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery environments.