Senior Business Analyst

Company: Liberty Mutual
Location: Somerville
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Provides operational and consultative support through conducting business operations analysis (how works gets done within a functional group) and reporting and analysis that is typically function-specific (e.g., claims, distribution, underwriting, marketing, etc.)Performs research, analyzes information, presents findings, and recommends changes and/or takes actions based on various factors (e.g., data insights, regulatory changes, feedback from quality assurance reviews, market information, etc.) to solve problems and improve business outcomes.Works with general direction from manager on more complex tasks.Responsibilities:

• Identifies business processes to review. Performs moderately complex research by gathering data from a variety of sources, which may include operational data, metrics, competitor information, and feedback from business partners.
• Conducts analyses based on operational, economic and/or financial data in order to quantify the competitive performance of business segments, evaluate potential operational changes, and/or design new approaches and methodologies.
• Analyzes information to identify trends, patterns, gaps and insights using descriptive analytics. May use data visualization tools to further business insights.
• Builds the business case for making a change to current practices, programs or procedures.
• Conducts current state assessment, opportunity assessment, cost/benefit analysis, feasibility assessment, etc.
• Partners with stakeholders on the design, testing, implementation, and evaluation of business process changes to improve business outcomes.
• Owns implementation and evaluation for changes considered of moderate complexity (e.g., area within a function).
• Tracks, analyzes and reports on metrics used to determine operational performance, staffing needs, productivity, or other measures deemed valuable to an organization.
• Owns report development and modification for reports/dashboards considered of moderate complexity.
• Develops, modifies, and distributes standard and ad hoc reports/dashboards to better understand the overall business and/or unit.
• Develops presentations and shares findings as well as recommendations.
• Receives, evaluates and responds to data-related inquiries by applying knowledge of data and business operations and obtaining information from various sources.
  • Displays effective research, problem solving, analytical, critical thinking, influencing, relationship management, and presentation skills.
  • Solid business operations knowledge to include understanding the function's value chain and market conditions.
  • Ability to support change and impart value within an organization.
  • Solid project management skills as part of implementing business process changes. Strong knowledge of Excel.
  • Knowledge of available data sources, strengths and shortcomings. Solid knowledge of database software preferred.
  • Knowledge of business intelligence tools preferred.
  • Competencies typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in addition to 2+ years of relevant experience to include business analysis work. At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession. Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" onIDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates-as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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