Our client is seeking a Life Insurance Business Analyst to join the Business Change & Monitoring team within the Life Insurance division. This team of 10 people-Actuaries, Business Analysts, and Testers-supports portfolio migration and commercial development projects.This position is strictly a Business Analyst role. It is not a Functional Analyst position, and it does not involve writing technical specifications or performing system-level functional design. The focus is on business process analysis, regulatory interpretation, KYC optimisation, and bridging business with IT.
Analysis (Business-focused)Analyse and challenge existing KYC processes and data management practices .Define and formalise business requirements according to client's quality standards.Identify process, data, and operational impacts related to KYC/AML obligations.Ensure clear understanding between Business, Compliance, Operations, and IT.Translate business needs into conceptual requirements, without producing technical specifications or system design documents.
Testing (Business acceptance)Prepare and execute business process tests and calculation validations .Support UAT by ensuring that implemented solutions meet business expectations, not by performing functional system analysis.
Act as a business intermediary, ensuring alignment between business teams and IT delivery teams.Facilitate collaboration with stakeholders (IT, Operations, Business, Distribution, Compliance).KYC / AML ExpertiseSolid understanding of KYC/AML regulatory obligations in a life insurance context.Business Analysis Skills (not Functional Analysis)Proven experience as a Business Analyst in insurance or banking.Mastery of at least one recognised business/process analysis methodology .Knowledge of the life insurance contract lifecycle and value chain.Ability to identify business triggers for recertification and periodic reviews.Ability to map, analyse, and improve KYC processes.Strong critical thinking and ability to challenge business needs.Ability to translate business needs into high-level requirements, not technical specifications.IT / Data (Business-oriented)Familiar with data constraints and data quality considerations.Understanding of service-oriented architectures (APIs, microservices) from a business impact perspective.Understanding of automation solutions and their business applicability .Clear and structured communication with Business, IT, and Compliance.Strong commitment to quality and deadlines; Proficient in French and English; Dutch is a plus.Bridging Business & ITBusiness Process Analysis & OptimisationData & Automation AwarenessRegulatory Interpretation (KYC/AML in Life Insurance)LanguagesWalk me through a KYC process you improved. When business and IT disagree on a requirement, how do you resolve it?Explain a complex regulatory requirement (KYC/AML) to a non‐expert. How would you make it understandable and actionable?