IET – Business Analyst – Senior Associate

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.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Skills

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

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold 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.

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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
• 5- 10 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• 10 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