What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Business Analyst II position at Western & Southern Financial Group?
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A Day in the Life of an Information Technology Technical Business Analyst II
In this role, your day focuses on supporting and optimizing the technology that powers financial, actuarial, and tax functions, working closely with the teams System Developers.
A large part of your day involves partnering with accounting, actuarial, and tax business teams to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions for the developers. This could mean enhancing financial reporting workflows, improving data pipelines for actuarial modeling, developing plans to migrate off of a legacy system or supporting tax compliance systems. You help ensure systems align with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and reporting deadlines.
You may also explore how automation or AI can streamline reconciliations, anomaly detection, or forecasting processes.
Communication is a key part of the role. You regularly translate technical concepts into clear business insights—whether you’re walking finance partners through a system change, explaining the impact of a data issue, or presenting updates to leadership. You also contribute to governance by ensuring systems and processes support auditability, compliance, and strong financial controls.
Collaboration is constant. You act as a bridge between IT and finance, balancing system capabilities with business priorities. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to clearly communicate complex information are essential as you help drive efficient, accurate, and compliant financial operations.
Premier Benefits to Support You
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan with pension options.
- Paid time off increasing with tenure.
- Tuition reimbursement and individualized career development plans.
- Parental leave and maternity leave with a 4-week transition back to work.
- Access to on-site amenities like a fitness center, cafeteria and more.
- Extensive employee discount program.
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