Business Analyst - Careers at Unum
Unum
Business Analyst - Careers at Unum
Job Description
Business Analyst - Careers at Unum
Location: Carlow, Carlow, IRE | Job ID: 834072
## Why Join Unum?
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow, Ireland, is at the heart of innovation for a leading US income protection provider. As a Business Analyst II, you'll join a dynamic team of IT professionals driving digital transformation through cutting-edge software development and critical business applications. Unum Careers offer more than just insurance jobs—they provide a platform for **growth opportunities** in a stable, forward-thinking environment. Enjoy **hybrid work** in beautiful Carlow, with flexible arrangements that prioritize work-life balance. Benefit from competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension schemes, and performance bonuses. Engage in charity initiatives and community activities while advancing your career in **insurance jobs** with global impact.
## Career Growth & Stability at Unum
Unum's successful history in Carlow ensures exceptional development paths. Our continual learning programs, IT certifications, and third-level tuition reimbursement empower you to master Agile methodologies and business analysis. With **4+ years of experience**, you'll mentor peers, lead requirement elicitation, and shape digital solutions—perfect for mid-level professionals seeking **growth opportunities**. IIBA or SAFe certifications are a plus, but Unum invests in your potential. Hybrid flexibility, paid parental leave, and reward programs create stability in **Unum Careers**. Stay ahead with industry trends, backlog management, and UX partnerships, building a resilient career in tech-driven insurance.
## Impact of the Role
As a Business Analyst II, you'll collaborate with Agile teams to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and traceable requirements, ensuring high-quality solutions deliver real business value. Lead story decomposition, process mapping, and KPI validation while managing dependencies and refining client personas for superior user experiences. Your analytical skills and critical thinking will digitally transform Unum's operations, supporting income protection for millions. Update ALM tools, support prioritization, and mentor others on best practices—your work directly influences IT roadmaps and innovation. Join Unum for **insurance jobs** where your expertise creates lasting impact, combining technical mastery with collaborative excellence in a supportive, hybrid culture. (452 words)
Role Overview
Our Story
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.
The Role
- Collaborate with Agile team and Product Owner to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain backlog integrity.
- Ensure requirements (functional & non-functional) are documented and traceable.
- Maintain understanding of IT delivery roadmap and align backlog accordingly.
- Validate KPIs and ensure they can be measured within development activities.
- Identify, document and manage cross team/external dependencies in alignment with delivery plan
- Use client personas to refine work items and improve user experience.
- Support prioritization decisions with accurate, up-to-date information.
- Lead story decomposition, process mapping, and requirement elicitation.
- Partner with UX to incorporate personas and deliver excellent user experiences.
- Keep ALM tools updated and communicate progress during stand-ups.
- Mentor peers on business analysis best practices and continuously improve BA tools.
- Stay informed on industry trends and apply insights to solutions.
What you offer
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years in Agile environments.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and backlog management.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and collaborative team player.
- IIBA, SAFe certification is a plus.
#LI-SF1
#LI-Hybrid
#Hybrid
What We Offer
Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.
Company:
UnumWhat You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities)
- Collaborate with Agile team and Product Owner to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain backlog integrity
- Ensure requirements (functional & non-functional) are documented and traceable
- Lead story decomposition, process mapping, and requirement elicitation
- Mentor peers on business analysis best practices
- Partner with UX to incorporate personas and deliver excellent user experiences
- Validate KPIs and manage cross-team dependencies
- Keep ALM tools updated and communicate progress
What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years in Agile environments
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Agile methodologies and backlog management
- IIBA or SAFe certification (plus)
Skills Required
Agile methodologies, Backlog management, Analytical and critical thinking, User story definition and acceptance criteria, Requirement elicitation and documentation, Process mapping, Mentoring peers, Communication (oral and written), Problem-solving
Benefits & Perks at Unum
- Competitive compensation
- 25 days annual leave
- Paid health insurance
- Pension scheme
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
- Flexible working arrangements (hybrid)
- Continual learning programs and IT certifications
- Third level tuition reimbursement
Locations
- Carlow, Carlow, Ireland
Salary
55,000 - 80,250 EUR / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Agile methodologiesintermediate
- Backlog managementintermediate
- Analytical and critical thinkingintermediate
- User story definition and acceptance criteriaintermediate
- Requirement elicitation and documentationintermediate
- Process mappingintermediate
- Mentoring peersintermediate
- Communication (oral and written)intermediate
- Problem-solvingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (experience)
- 4+ years in Agile environments (experience)
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills (experience)
- Experience with Agile methodologies and backlog management (experience)
- IIBA or SAFe certification (plus) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Agile team and Product Owner to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain backlog integrity
- Ensure requirements (functional & non-functional) are documented and traceable
- Lead story decomposition, process mapping, and requirement elicitation
- Mentor peers on business analysis best practices
- Partner with UX to incorporate personas and deliver excellent user experiences
- Validate KPIs and manage cross-team dependencies
- Keep ALM tools updated and communicate progress
Benefits
- general: Competitive compensation
- general: 25 days annual leave
- general: Paid health insurance
- general: Pension scheme
- general: Annual performance-based bonus
- general: Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
- general: Flexible working arrangements (hybrid)
- general: Continual learning programs and IT certifications
- general: Third level tuition reimbursement
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Business Analyst - Careers at Unum
Location: Carlow, Carlow, IRE | Job ID: 834072
## Why Join Unum?
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow, Ireland, is at the heart of innovation for a leading US income protection provider. As a Business Analyst II, you'll join a dynamic team of IT professionals driving digital transformation through cutting-edge software development and critical business applications. Unum Careers offer more than just insurance jobs—they provide a platform for **growth opportunities** in a stable, forward-thinking environment. Enjoy **hybrid work** in beautiful Carlow, with flexible arrangements that prioritize work-life balance. Benefit from competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension schemes, and performance bonuses. Engage in charity initiatives and community activities while advancing your career in **insurance jobs** with global impact.
## Career Growth & Stability at Unum
Unum's successful history in Carlow ensures exceptional development paths. Our continual learning programs, IT certifications, and third-level tuition reimbursement empower you to master Agile methodologies and business analysis. With **4+ years of experience**, you'll mentor peers, lead requirement elicitation, and shape digital solutions—perfect for mid-level professionals seeking **growth opportunities**. IIBA or SAFe certifications are a plus, but Unum invests in your potential. Hybrid flexibility, paid parental leave, and reward programs create stability in **Unum Careers**. Stay ahead with industry trends, backlog management, and UX partnerships, building a resilient career in tech-driven insurance.
## Impact of the Role
As a Business Analyst II, you'll collaborate with Agile teams to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and traceable requirements, ensuring high-quality solutions deliver real business value. Lead story decomposition, process mapping, and KPI validation while managing dependencies and refining client personas for superior user experiences. Your analytical skills and critical thinking will digitally transform Unum's operations, supporting income protection for millions. Update ALM tools, support prioritization, and mentor others on best practices—your work directly influences IT roadmaps and innovation. Join Unum for **insurance jobs** where your expertise creates lasting impact, combining technical mastery with collaborative excellence in a supportive, hybrid culture. (452 words)
Role Overview
Our Story
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.
The Role
- Collaborate with Agile team and Product Owner to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain backlog integrity.
- Ensure requirements (functional & non-functional) are documented and traceable.
- Maintain understanding of IT delivery roadmap and align backlog accordingly.
- Validate KPIs and ensure they can be measured within development activities.
- Identify, document and manage cross team/external dependencies in alignment with delivery plan
- Use client personas to refine work items and improve user experience.
- Support prioritization decisions with accurate, up-to-date information.
- Lead story decomposition, process mapping, and requirement elicitation.
- Partner with UX to incorporate personas and deliver excellent user experiences.
- Keep ALM tools updated and communicate progress during stand-ups.
- Mentor peers on business analysis best practices and continuously improve BA tools.
- Stay informed on industry trends and apply insights to solutions.
What you offer
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years in Agile environments.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and backlog management.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and collaborative team player.
- IIBA, SAFe certification is a plus.
#LI-SF1
#LI-Hybrid
#Hybrid
What We Offer
Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.
Company:
UnumWhat You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities)
- Collaborate with Agile team and Product Owner to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain backlog integrity
- Ensure requirements (functional & non-functional) are documented and traceable
- Lead story decomposition, process mapping, and requirement elicitation
- Mentor peers on business analysis best practices
- Partner with UX to incorporate personas and deliver excellent user experiences
- Validate KPIs and manage cross-team dependencies
- Keep ALM tools updated and communicate progress
What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years in Agile environments
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Agile methodologies and backlog management
- IIBA or SAFe certification (plus)
Skills Required
Agile methodologies, Backlog management, Analytical and critical thinking, User story definition and acceptance criteria, Requirement elicitation and documentation, Process mapping, Mentoring peers, Communication (oral and written), Problem-solving
Benefits & Perks at Unum
- Competitive compensation
- 25 days annual leave
- Paid health insurance
- Pension scheme
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
- Flexible working arrangements (hybrid)
- Continual learning programs and IT certifications
- Third level tuition reimbursement
Locations
- Carlow, Carlow, Ireland
Salary
55,000 - 80,250 EUR / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Agile methodologiesintermediate
- Backlog managementintermediate
- Analytical and critical thinkingintermediate
- User story definition and acceptance criteriaintermediate
- Requirement elicitation and documentationintermediate
- Process mappingintermediate
- Mentoring peersintermediate
- Communication (oral and written)intermediate
- Problem-solvingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (experience)
- 4+ years in Agile environments (experience)
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills (experience)
- Experience with Agile methodologies and backlog management (experience)
- IIBA or SAFe certification (plus) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Agile team and Product Owner to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain backlog integrity
- Ensure requirements (functional & non-functional) are documented and traceable
- Lead story decomposition, process mapping, and requirement elicitation
- Mentor peers on business analysis best practices
- Partner with UX to incorporate personas and deliver excellent user experiences
- Validate KPIs and manage cross-team dependencies
- Keep ALM tools updated and communicate progress
Benefits
- general: Competitive compensation
- general: 25 days annual leave
- general: Paid health insurance
- general: Pension scheme
- general: Annual performance-based bonus
- general: Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
- general: Flexible working arrangements (hybrid)
- general: Continual learning programs and IT certifications
- general: Third level tuition reimbursement
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