Business Analyst, Senior Operations

HighlightsAIG Job ID: SunSBAPosition Type: Full Time - RegularLocation: CA-Woodland HillsRelocation: NoRequirements: Position Requirements:?College degree plus 6 years business related experience - or high school plus 8 years business related experience?Strong analytical and problem solving skills?Demonstrate strong project management and organizational skills?Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities?Possess strong negotiation and consultative skills?Ability to conduct a business value analysis and justify the business benefits for system changes?Familiarization with Microsoft Suite Tools, namely Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel and Word?Maintain a broad understanding of inter-relationships of systems, processes and products and their impact to the overall project and business objectives?Exercises independent judgment in design and analysis of complex systems and have strong decision-making skillsExposure to financial products, investments, variable annuities and mutual funds is preferred, but not required. If you are selected for an interview or further information is required, a recruiter will contact you.Education: BachelorsExperience: 6-9 yearsDescription: Business Analyst for Service Operations DepartmentPosition Overview:The purpose of this position is to facilitate the analysis, design and implementation of system solutions to business needs in the most effective and efficient manner.Organization Structure and Interfaces:This position reports to the Manager of Business Analysis & Solutions Development. In this role, you will work closely with IT/Programming staff, business areas and Management to coordinate the initial phase of projects to final implementation. This position is an individual contributor role.Performance Objectives:?Evaluate all viable business solution options and recommend the best possible solution with business benefits and estimates?Gather business requirements and develop business specifications for system changes ?Understand the inter-relationships between the various business areas and system applications?Plan, coordinate and manage the delivery of projects?Facilitate communication between business and IT staff?Evaluate risks associated with different system changes?Assist in translating business requirements into test plans for complex projects and analyze results as compared to business requirements?Monitor testing progress, defect reporting, problem resolution and prioritization?Provide training assistance to end users for new systems and enhancementsPosition Requirements:?College degree plus 6 years business related experience - or high school plus 8 years business related experience?Strong analytical and problem solving skills?Demonstrate strong project management and organizational skills?Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities?Possess strong negotiation and consultative skills?Ability to conduct a business value analysis and justify the business benefits for system changes?Familiarization with Microsoft Suite Tools, namely Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel and Word?Maintain a broad understanding of inter-relationships of systems, processes and products and their impact to the overall project and business objectives?Exercises independent judgment in design and analysis of complex systems and have strong decision-making skillsExposure to financial products, investments, variable annuities and mutual funds is preferred, but not required. If you are selected for an interview or further information is required, a recruiter will contact you.About AIG: American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is the world's leading international insurance and financial services organization, with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG member companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. In the United States, AIG companies are the largest underwriters of commercial and industrial insurance and AIG American General is a top-ranked life insurer. AIG's global businesses also include retirement services, financial services and asset management. AIG's financial services businesses include aircraft leasing, financial products, trading and market making.AIG's growing global consumer finance business is led in the United States by American General Finance. AIG also has one of the largest U.S. retirement services businesses through AIG SunAmerica and AIG VALIC, and is a leader in asset management for the individual and institutional markets, with specialized investment management capabilities in equities, fixed income, alternative investments and real estate. AIG's common stock is listed in the U.S. on the New York Stock Exchange and ArcaEx, as well as the stock exchanges in London, Paris, Switzerland and Tokyo.AIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer..