The Standard is a leading provider of financial products and services, including group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and vision insurance, group accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, paid family leave and absence management services, retirement plans services and individual annuities.

The Standard’s purpose is to help people achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. To accomplish this, we put customers, employees and our communities at the heart of everything we do. Caring about people is a core value at The Standard. In our business, that means focusing on offering products and services to best meet the diverse needs of our customers. In our workplace, that means creating a welcoming environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, reach their full potential and be there for those who rely on us. In our communities, that means donating time, money and expertise to organizations providing community-focused and culturally appropriate services.

We’re proud to be recognized as a best place to work for disability inclusion, a top workplace for LGBTQ equality and a supporter of CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion.

Perform business analysis on all aspects of technology and business improvement projects, focusing on stakeholder analysis, requirement development and management, and Acceptance testing.

• Assist and/or lead identification and clarification of innovative business solutions related to divisional strategic goals, in alignment with corporate strategy.
• Utilize appropriate analysis tools and techniques to deliver cost effective solutions which meet business needs and improve efficiencies.
• Participate in developing both the Business Analysis Practice and Business Analysis Framework to support definition and delivery of business value, including the writing, and updating of Business Case documents.
• Assess and document business value propositions and maintain a focus on the value proposition throughout the execution of each business improvement project.
• Foster partnerships with customers and business partners in various areas of ISG, Shared Services, and the other divisions of The Standard to both ensure their needs as stakeholders are identified and represented and encourage improved business analysis practices.

Skills And Background You’ll Need

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in providing business analysis in employee benefits, financial services, technology delivery, or other related fields.
• Requires demonstrated expertise in Business Analysis that has been gained via a combination of formal education, certification processes, and/or practical experience.
• Requires thorough knowledge of business practices with a full understanding of Standard's group products, procedures, reference materials and resources, and risk elements.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or a related field - PREFERRED
• Achievement of or progress toward: Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) – PREFERRED
• Project Management Professional (PMP), certification in Process or Performance Management, or certification in Quality Assurance/Testing - PREFERRED
• Highly encouraged: Membership in local business analysis association.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Is considered an expert in their professional field with in-depth knowledge in one or more specialty areas and is able to effectively apply creative analysis and problem solving skills to draft customized complex contract documents.
• Is able to successfully lead or direct the customer through a contract review during implementation of complex policy opportunities and offerings, by expressing ideas clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Is able to express leadership to model expected behaviors, project and process leadership, and provide mentoring and training for colleagues with less experience.