Guidewire Business Analyst- Senior Associate

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Specialism

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a Guidewire consulting generalist at PwC, you will specialise in providing consulting services for Guidewire software solutions. You will apply an in-depth knowledge of Guidewire applications to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support specific to Guidewire software.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Business Application Consulting team you analyze client requirements and support testing and client queries. As a Senior Associate you focus on building meaningful client connections, anticipating needs, and navigating complexity to deliver quality work. You participate in scrum calls, provide status reports, and take part in CoE activities, trainings, and recruitments as required and interested.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client requirements and provide insights
• Review and update project estimates
• Design and develop solutions in a timely manner
• Support testing processes and address client inquiries
• Communicate effectively with the onsite team
• Participate in scrum meetings and deliver status updates
• Engage in Center of Excellence activities and training
• Contribute to recruitment efforts as needed

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• 8+ years of experience preferred
• Proficiency in Property & Casualty Insurance domain
• Skill in Guidewire Product Suite
• Experience in Agile SCRUM or SAFe methodology
• Competent solution evaluation skills
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Experience in developing impactful presentations
• Eagerness to undertake frequent global travel
• Contribution to Insurance CoE and training initiatives

Travel Requirements

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