What are the responsibilities and job description for the Annuity Business Systems - Business Analyst I position at American National?
We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our team in League City, TX. In this position, you will serve as a key liaison between stakeholders, Product Owners, and delivery teams to translate business needs into effective technology solutions. As a Business Analyst I you will elicit, analyze, and break downs business requirements into actionable user stories that support iterative delivery. Additionally, you will ensure solutions meet business needs, quality standards and deliver business value throughout the product lifecycle.
What You'll Do
Job titles may span multiple career levels. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including training, transferable skills, relevant experience, business needs, and market conditions. Compensation is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
This job posting outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates to apply even if their experience does not perfectly align with every qualification- you may be a strong fit for this role or other opportunities at American National.
American National offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ health, financial security, and well‑being, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance, and health savings accounts. Employees are automatically enrolled in a company‑funded 401(k) plan, receive paid time off and holidays, and work in an inclusive, people‑first culture that values flexibility, work‑life balance, professional growth, and a casual dress environment.
American National is a financially strong and stable insurance organization with a legacy of trust and impact dating back to 1905. We’re committed to supporting our employees as they build meaningful careers while helping protect what matters most to our customers and communities. Guided by our core values- Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Teamwork (FIRST)- we foster a collaborative, people‑centered workplace where individuals are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a difference today and for the future. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
Hiring Practices
American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner, and only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application by logging into their account.
While candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for personal interview preparation, the use of AI or automated tools is not permitted during any live or recorded interview, assessment, or at any stage of the application process where original candidate responses are required. Candidates are expected to represent their own qualifications, skills, and experiences throughout the hiring process. American National does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third‑party recruitment agencies without a valid, signed agreement in place, and no fees will be paid for unauthorized submissions. Additionally, American National’s ability to sponsor employment‑based immigration authorization is limited and available only for certain positions based on business needs and role requirements.
American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
What You'll Do
- Partner with stakeholders, customers, and Product Owners to understand business needs, elicit and analyze requirements, translate them into user stories with acceptance criteria and maintain a pre-refined, prioritized backlog that meets Definition of Ready (DoR) standards.
- Engage in continuous collaboration across the entire product lifecycle, working closely with developers and cross-functional delivery teams to clarify requirements, address questions, and resolve issues throughout development.
- Identify risks, issues, dependencies, and blockers and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Design, develop, and execute manual and regression testing activities, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, test data maintenance, and validation against user stories, acceptance criteria, negative scenarios, and edge cases. Ensure all system changes are thoroughly tested and do not adversely impact production functionality.
- Updates rules-based system tables for noncomplex changes when applicable.
- Identify, document, and track defects. Partner with developers to ensure timely resolution.
- Ensure all deliverables meet Definition of Done (DoD) criteria and adhere to established quality standards.
- Conduct release and deployment activities including code migration validation and regression testing, including after-hours support as needed.
- Provide production support, including incident triage, initial analysis, cross-team coordination, root cause analysis, and end-user communication.
- Support iteration execution by actively participating in key agile ceremonies, such as iteration planning, iteration reviews, and daily team syncs. Presents working product demos to large audiences and provides relevant business context and perspective in discussions.
- Bachelor’s degree
- 0-4 years’ experience in business analysis, systems support, quality analysis, insurance operations or related roles.
- Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field.
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the education or degree requirement.
- Must have basic system testing skills.
- Must have strong communication and people skills.
- Ability to self-manage and deliver results with minimal direction.
- Basic knowledge of general insurance and annuity products, principles, and practices.
- Basic understanding of Agile product development.
Job titles may span multiple career levels. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including training, transferable skills, relevant experience, business needs, and market conditions. Compensation is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
This job posting outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates to apply even if their experience does not perfectly align with every qualification- you may be a strong fit for this role or other opportunities at American National.
American National offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ health, financial security, and well‑being, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance, and health savings accounts. Employees are automatically enrolled in a company‑funded 401(k) plan, receive paid time off and holidays, and work in an inclusive, people‑first culture that values flexibility, work‑life balance, professional growth, and a casual dress environment.
American National is a financially strong and stable insurance organization with a legacy of trust and impact dating back to 1905. We’re committed to supporting our employees as they build meaningful careers while helping protect what matters most to our customers and communities. Guided by our core values- Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Teamwork (FIRST)- we foster a collaborative, people‑centered workplace where individuals are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a difference today and for the future. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
Hiring Practices
American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner, and only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application by logging into their account.
While candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for personal interview preparation, the use of AI or automated tools is not permitted during any live or recorded interview, assessment, or at any stage of the application process where original candidate responses are required. Candidates are expected to represent their own qualifications, skills, and experiences throughout the hiring process. American National does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third‑party recruitment agencies without a valid, signed agreement in place, and no fees will be paid for unauthorized submissions. Additionally, American National’s ability to sponsor employment‑based immigration authorization is limited and available only for certain positions based on business needs and role requirements.
American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.