wmA/Vantage-One Conversions Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements, facilitating discussions to identify business requirements, assess gaps, and define the scope of large-scale system migrations and conversions.
• Owning the end-to-end business analysis process, from requirement gathering to solution design, ensuring alignment with insurance business operations and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct deep-dive assessments of existing insurance product configurations, identifying opportunities for process improvements and enhancements.
• Drive the migration strategy by analyzing data mapping requirements, conversion methodologies, and integration approaches.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Vantage/wmA, including TRAD product configurations, Product Wizard / AVM, and conversion processes.
• Develop data models, process flows, and system requirements, ensuring scalability and efficiency in transformed business processes.
• Develop test strategies and validate system performance, ensuring compliance with client expectations and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, developers, and QA analysts, to implement solutions effectively.
• Provide ongoing advisory support to client leadership, offering strategic insights for continuous optimization.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Programmer Analysts in the life insurance domain, with a strong focus on Universal Life and Traditional Life products.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Vantage/wmA (Wealth Management Accelerator) is mandatory.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale migration and conversion projects in an insurance environment.
• Deep expertise in TRAD product configuration, Product Wizard / AVM, and data conversion methodologies.
• Experience in building out Product Wizard tables and configuring product rules from scratch.
• Knowledge of AVM or OSI ancillary systems related to wmA, as well as practical use cases.
• Strong familiarity with conversion strategies, gap analysis, and legacy-to-modern platform transitions.
• Experience working with mainframe technologies and their integration with modern systems is a plus.
• Solid understanding of indexed product structures, policy administration, and compliance considerations.
• Ability to create and execute test plans, ensuring the accuracy of system configurations and data migrations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience with large-scale system modernization initiatives in the insurance sector.
• Strong proficiency in business process optimization and digital transformation methodologies.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive discussions at executive levels.