Business analyst

About the

Job:

At Northwestern Mutual, we're changing the way people think about financial planning with the scale of a Fortune 90 company. We're redefining and reinventing the industry and changing people's financial lives with better experiences and better technology. We believe in building inclusive, and diverse workplaces, where every voice is heard. Come help us build for the future! Dig deep into a specific business areas and help define the details of how to drive business results through technology. Work on a cross-functional team of product managers, engineers, designers and subject matter experts in an agile methodology to deliver on outcomes.

What You'll Do:

Business Expertise:

Partner with peer group, business partners and product management to learn business area/domain, while continuing to learn and grow knowledge across the enterprise.

Current State, Future State and Gap Analysis:

Document and assess current state in a few processes, or single business area / domain. Assist with task-based work items in more complex situations.

Gather Requirements:

Responsible for fact-based requirement gathering, including all system, technical and intake requests. Author User Stories and/or

Features:

Author user stories and/or features independently with low to medium complexity while participating in some task-based work in higher complexity situations. Assist throughout the development process as needs arise.

Test Plan Review:

Assist with coordinating and reviewing test plans for smaller or non-complex efforts. Independently provide execution on testing as needed (UAT, checkouts, etc.)

Project Management:

Use project management principles to successfully complete and advance work. What You'll Bring to the

Role:

Bachelor's degree. 1-3 Years Prior Experience in industry or business. Ability to lean on strong communication skills to influence outcomes while approaching conflict with organizational savviness. Domain expertise via previous internships or similar roles in the past. Certifications demonstrating mastery of role specific competencies. Deep familiarity of agile & scrum development environments. Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents. Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and help us shape the future of investment products at Northwestern Mutual. #

LI-Hybrid Compensation Range:

Pay Range•

Start:

$75,600.00 Pay Range•

End:

$113,400.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Structure 110: $83,200.00 USD•$124,800.00 USD Structure 115: $86,960.00 USD•$130,440.00 USD We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives. At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual. What started in Milwaukee, WI has grown into 7,000+ home office professionals split across 3 campuses: New York City, Franklin and downtown Milwaukee (HQ)•each one bringing with it its own unique talent and culture. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual as we are growing our digital and tech capabilities and are always on the lookout for bright, tech-savvy candidates. Northwestern Mutual is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We have chosen to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where talented people from all backgrounds want to be, want to stay, and want to build their future. We celebrate and support our differences for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.