Systems Analyst II

About the role

The Illustrations System Analyst is part of a team made up of analysts and developers and is responsible for analyzing business requirements for the applications and performing quality assurance testing to ensure those requirements are met. This individual will be expected to complete projects using established testing methodologies while developing skills in creating new test scenarios and gaining experience with Life Insurance products and Sales concepts. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex life insurance & annuity product specifications—including actuarial formulas and business requirements for the User Interface (UI)—to define testing scope, estimate testing effort, and identify potential issues in system implementation.
• Review requirements and create detailed technical documentation to guide the development of software applications.
• Collaborate directly with developers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Maintain and develop advanced testing tools that incorporate full calculation specifications for our life insurance products to support analysis, troubleshoot complex illustration system issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution in partnership with your team.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies, build test cases, and define expected results.
• Test software including system functionality, calculations, and regression.
• Monitor, manage, and prioritize system defects and enhancement requests using issue tracking tools.
• Ensure timely resolution of issues and maintain clear communication with all relevant stakeholders.
• Produce new issue and inforce illustrations for products and policies not currently supported by existing systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applied mathematics, actuarial science, or a related field
• Intense visual/listening concentration required to troubleshoot problems and determine best solution; and to make informed decisions and recommendations
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also excelling in a collaborative team environment
• Willingness and initiative to learn both the technical and business aspects necessary to take ownership of and execute on key responsibilities

Preferred qualifications

• Previous knowledge with the life insurance and annuity industry strongly preferred
• 1-5 years of experience working with life insurance and/or annuity products and riders
• Proficiency in developing detailed test plans
• Strong proficiency in Excel, with the ability to read and code macros being an added advantage
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and experience working within sprint cadences
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation