Senior Business Analyst - Data & Analytics (General Insurance)

IN_Senior Associate_Business Analyst_Data & Analytics_Advisory_Mumbai

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Data, Analytics & AI

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in data and analytics focus on leveraging data to drive insights and make informed business decisions. They utilise advanced analytics techniques to help clients optimise their operations and achieve their strategic goals.

In business intelligence at PwC, you will focus on leveraging data and analytics to provide strategic insights and drive informed decision-making for clients. You will develop and implement innovative solutions to optimise business performance and enhance competitive advantage.*Why PWCAt PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description & Summary

Responsibilities:

Job Description –Business Analyst (General Insurance | Data Modelling Focus) Location: Pan India Experience: 7–10+ years Employment Type: Full-time Joining: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned Business Analyst with strong Data Modelling expertise to support large-scale General Insurance transformation and data modernization initiatives. This is a hybrid functional–data role, where the individual will act as a key bridge between business, Guidewire platforms, and enterprise data platforms. The role places significant emphasis on conceptual, logical, and analytical data modelling, alongside deep hands-on experience in Guidewire InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter). The candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, architects, and delivery teams to translate insurance processes into robust Guidewire oriented high-quality, analytics-ready data models. Key Responsibilities Insurance Functional & Guidewire Analysis · Develop deep functional understanding of General Insurance operations, including: o Policy Lifecycle (Issuance, Renewals, Cancellations) o Claims Lifecycle (FNOL, Adjudication, Settlement, Recoveries) o Underwriting & Risk Assessment o Billing, Commissions & Distribution o Regulatory & Statutory Reporting · Lead requirement gathering and analysis for Guidewire implementations and enhancements. · Translate business requirements into functional specifications aligned to Guidewire capabilities. Data Modelling (Primary Focus Area) · Design and maintain Conceptual, Logical, and Analytical Data Models aligned to: o Guidewire source systems o Enterprise data lakes · Normalize and de-normalize data structures based on operational and analytical consumption patterns. · Define entities, relationships, hierarchies, and business semantics for insurance data domains. · Ensure models are consistent, scalable, and analytics-ready. Data Requirements & Mapping · Lead data requirement definition for: o Data Warehouses o Operational Data Stores (ODS) o Data Lakes / Lakehouse platforms · Produce high-quality deliverables including:

o Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) o Data Dictionaries & Business Glossaries o Source-to-Target Mappings (STTM) o Transformation Logic & Data Validation Rules o KPI–Dimension Matrices and ETL Strategy documents Guidewire Understanding and Collaboration · Collaborate with Guidewire developers to: o Design and configure data models with the new GW enhancements o Ensure Data solutions align with downstream data and reporting requirements. Data Analysis & Quality Assurance · Perform data profiling, reconciliation, and validation using SQL. · Work with data engineers to ensure: o Correct model implementation o Alignment with modelling standards Stakeholder Management & Collaboration · Act as a single point of coordination across: o Business users o Guidewire technical teams o Data engineering and analytics teams · Communicate complex functional and data concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders. · Support change management, training, and user adoption. Required Skills & Qualifications Core Skills · 7–10+ years of experience in Insurance Business Analysis, with strong exposure to data modelling and data-centric projects. · Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience with Guidewire InsuranceSuite: o PolicyCenter o BillingCenter o ClaimCenter · Strong expertise in: o Conceptual & Logical Data Modelling o Normalization, de-normalization, dimensional modelling · Proven experience in: o Data requirement gathering o Mapping, transformation logic, and validation · Strong SQL skills for data analysis and reconciliation. · Solid understanding of: o Data Warehouse & ODS architectures o Data Lake / Lakehouse concepts · Experience working in Agile and Waterfall delivery models.

Mandatory skill sets:

Business Analyst/General Insurance

Preferred skill sets: Business Analyst/General Insurance

Years of experience

required:

4—10 Years

Education qualification:

B.E.(B.Tech)/M.E/M.Tech

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of TechnologyDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Applied Macroeconomics, Business Case Development, Business Data Analytics, Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT), Business Intelligence Development Studio, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Continuous Process Improvement, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Architecture, Database Management System (DBMS), Data Collection, Data Pipeline, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Geopolitical Forecasting {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

Experience Level

Senior Level