Business Analyst at Wintrust Financial Corporation in Northbrook, Illinois

Job Description:

As one of the largest premium finance companies in the country, FIRST Insurance Funding provides full premium finance services, plus additional services built specifically for agencies. We pride ourselves on the variety of incentive programs, services, and technology we offer. This not only helps grow the agents, brokers, and companies we partner with, but also helps them better serve their clients. FIRST Insurance Funding is a subsidiary of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $62 billion in assets.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture!  We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)




• Competitive pay and annual discretionary bonus eligible




• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few




• Family-friendly work hours




• With 200+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career




• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• Opportunity for growth within the job and your overall career




• Supportive team members that help each other

What you’ll do:

The Business Analyst will be involved in various technical and operational initiatives across the organization. This position will work closely with Business Units and IT to define the scope of projects, gather/document requirements, identify system bugs/defects, and document business processes.

• Act as liaison between the business units and IT to translate business objectives into technical requirements by creating detailed business requirement documents, process flow charts, or other required documentation.  Coordinate review and approval of requirements with business units




• Provide testing support by designing test scripts and fielding questions from testers regarding test execution and strategy




• Suggest and implement recommendations to improve processes for requesting system enhancements, gathering requirements, defect resolution, and testing




• Assist with managing defect resolution, replicating and reporting defects to IT/Development teams




• Assist with coordinating monthly UAT Acceptance Testing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Insurance, Business preferred)




• Prior Business Analyst experience in Financial Services, Insurance, or Banking preferred




• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and must be equally proficient in both the business and technology areas.




• Knowledge of standard business practices and working in team environment




• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills

Benefits:

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

Compensation:

The estimated salary range for this role is $59,000 - $80,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

#LI-ONSITE

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.