Consulting - Financial Services - Senior - Insurance - Guidewire - Technical Engineer

Job description

EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit (FSO) that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry with engineering aptitude, come join our dynamic FSO team!

The opportunity

Insurers across the globe are investing heavily in technology-enabled transformation programs. A number of solution “hot spots” exist today, such as in claims, underwriting, policy and billing. Our ambition is to be the C-suite advisor for insurance technology-enabled transformation programs, recognized by our clients for our insightful thought leadership, pro-activity in meeting their needs and having truly globally integrated capabilities. Typical projects will span the following areas of insurance technology-enabled transformation:

·  Guidewire System Implementation (Policy, Billing, Claims)
·  Enterprise Data Management
·  Reinsurance Accounting and Reporting Operations/Technology
·  Performance Management and Measurement
·  Enterprise Technology Expense Reduction

We assist our clients in designing and implementing solutions to improve their organizations' efficiency and effectiveness in the areas of strategy, people, processes and technology.

Your Key Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for working directly with clients to transform their business problems into technology solutions. The goal is to support our clients' efforts to make their business units more effective and efficient and, where required, provide services in connection with the remediation and mitigation of process risk. You will assist engagement teams through the analysis of specific business requirements for alignment with technology architecture, technology infrastructure design, vendor selection and technology implementation plans that support our clients.

Skills and attributes for success
·  Demonstrate technical capabilities and engineering skills that support the insurance technology system implementation process.
·  Remain current on new developments in services capabilities and industry knowledge
·  Lend specific subject-matter knowledge to the design and integration phase of each project, helping to give specificity to the appropriate architecture, data model, system design and interfacing requirements
·  Advise clients on a variety of business process services that help identify, assess, manage and measure the organization’s capabilities; team with client technology professionals or third-party strategic alliances to provide implementation of technology solutions
·  Collaborate with client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds; foster an innovative and inclusive, team-oriented work environment 

To qualify for the role, you must have

·  Bachelor’s degree inComputer Science, Engineering, Technologyor a related field,with two years of relevant work experience at a Property and Casualty Insurance carrier or consulting firm; or amaster’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology or a related fieldwith three years of relevant work experience
·  Previous application experience in any of the following:
·  Guidewire, OneShield, Exigen, MajescoMastek, DuckCreek, FirstBest, Business Objects, Cognos, Informatica
·  Proficiency in one or more of the following competencies:
·  System selection and implementation
·  Definition of business and technical requirements
·  Design of business and technology architecture
·  Application configuration/integration
·  Data mapping, conversion, migration
·  Ability to deliver system implementation through all phases of the project life cycle, including requirements definition, architecture design, conversion and testing; based on a proven methodology
·  Experience in implementing best practices of software engineering processes, code review methodologies, and deploying code optimization tools and techniques.
·  Experience in creating POCs for complex design methodologies and providing alternative solution options, working closely with client counterparts
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical writing and client presentations
·  Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking through a proven ability to research client inquiries and emerging issues related to regulations, industry practice and new application technologies
·  Willingness to travel 80% to meet client needs
Ideally, you’ll also have
·  Experience with management reporting enhancement, business intelligence/decision support, data warehousing/enterprise data design and management, or enterprise application integration
·  Experience in performing impact analyses and driving end-to-end solutions across connecting systems
What we look for

We’re interested in self-motivated individuals who can easily function in a high-demand, performance-driven environment. In addition, we’re looking for people who recognize the accomplishments of the team before the individual and are sought after as people developers. If you’re passionate about problem-solving and helping our clients with some of their most complex issues, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

The Guidewire practice presents a ground-floor opportunity within EY for smart, talented individuals to contribute, build a career and grow with us. We are focused on leveraging the latest meaningful technologies (e.g., digital, cloud, big data, AI/ML) to deliver value.

 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off plus
12 observed holidays and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

·  Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
·  Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
·  The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

Join us in building a better working world. Apply today.

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