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Position Summary: This Business Analyst (BA) is accountable for identifying, organizing, and clarifying business requirements clearly, and concisely with defined goals and outcomes agreed upon between program stakeholders. The BA documents business and technical requirements across business and technical teams (internal and external), ensuring Cybersecurity Program goals are delivered. The BA is responsible for defining “as is” and “to be” business processes and producing use cases, value stream maps, user stories, test cases, and other documentation.
Summary of Responsibilities: The Business Analyst facilitates, creates, and refines business requirements, user stories, and documents detailed acceptance criteria of key program stakeholders. The BA documents complex business processes and IT system interactions as part of the requirement elicitation process, assesses the impact, and manages all requirements changes throughout the program lifecycle. Collaborates with various internal (business customers, IT, program team) and external (suppliers, service integrator, etc.) team members to deliver agreed-upon business requirements. Document key stakeholders and persona impacts for training and change management activities. Collaborates with others responsible for the application, design, testing, and implementation of solutions; works with key stakeholders to ensure the solution meets acceptance criteria.
Skill Set Requirements:
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<li>Minimum seven years of Business Analyst experience.</li>
<li>Proven experience collecting and managing business needs and requirements in Agile and Waterfall environments. </li>
<li>Proven success documenting business needs and requirements with a diverse group of stakeholders (IT and Business) and delivering well-written use cases and/or user stories that can be tied directly to technical design and test documents.</li>
<li>Ability to review design documentation and test cases to ensure alignment and coverage of all requirements.</li>
<li>Experience defining process flow and value stream maps.</li>
<li>Ability to collect, manage and quantify requirement change requests.</li>
<li>Proven experience on a project with a large number of impacted users (i.e., at least 200 users).</li>
<li>Excellent communicator, both written and verbal</li>
</ul>
Day-to-day responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Define the business analysis approach, including tasks and deliverables based on the project and delivery methodology.</li>
<li>Lead requirements prioritization and leverage techniques to drive out business priorities.</li>
<li>Assess and deploy business analysis best practices with stakeholders to improve project outcomes. </li>
<li>Requirements Analysis and Documentation.</li>
<li>Effectively communicate with various teams and stakeholders to capture requirements and convert them to technical requirements after solutioning with cybersecurity consultants and the cybersecurity workstream leads.</li>
<li>Develop plans and accurate estimates for the completion of requirements, continuously improving the level of detail and accuracy of estimates.</li>
<li>Identify and capture the ROI or value provided to the business if these requirements are met or the cost if these requirements are not achieved. Assess the priority, urgency, and impact of the requests.</li>
<li>Manage risks, assumptions, and constraints for requirements, and communicate to appropriate parties.</li>
<li>Facilitate collaborative sessions (in-person and/or virtual) with large and diverse business and IT stakeholder groups to drive requirements discovery, analysis, and review.</li>
<li>Apply advanced elicitation techniques to work with different types of stakeholder groups.</li>
<li>Analyze and document the scope of the business solution using enterprise-standard requirements methodology.</li>
<li>Validate requirements for quality with the impacted stakeholders.</li>
<li>Supports Test Lead and Delivery Teams to ensure business requirements are testable and achieve program goals.</li>
<li>Build and maintain a repository of reusable requirements documentation to support future initiatives, following the enterprise standards.</li>
<li>Integrates into requirements repositories for future reference and re-use.</li>
</ul>
 Experience You Will Bring: Deployment of dynamic business analysis methodology and approach that results in precise, well-understood requirements. Effective communication for various stakeholder levels (project team, IT leaders, and business stakeholders). Exceptional meeting facilitation skills (in-person and virtual) 5+ years of ERP Project experience in a lead Business Analyst role 2+ years of experience with Cybersecurity preferred. 10+ years of experience working in an IT environment independently and in teams (including remote and global delivery models).

Sr Business Analyst

*Securian Financial Group's internal position title is Business Development Sr Consultant.
 Overview: 
We are looking for a high-energy, collaborative associate to be an Advanced Sales Counsel within the Individual Solutions Advanced Sales department. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support multiple distribution channels and product lines including life insurance, annuities, financial planning, executive benefits, linked benefits and the Securian Trust company.  This position will deepen relationships with our channel partners and enhance our ability to delivery compelling solutions to our target customers. Specifically, we are looking for a thought leader in one or more of the following Advanced Sales areas: retirement income, social security, charitable planning, and/or small business owner income. 
 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
<li>Provides advanced sales case design expertise for our channel partners by identifying client needs, developing strategies to meet their needs and the coordination of the development and delivery of the appropriate sales solution
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<li>Provides technical expertise and training on tax and legal issues affecting sales ideas and practices, marketing material and illustration development within the Advanced Sales market
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<li>Assists and participates in the development and presentation of advanced sales training for financial professionals, channel partners, independent broker-dealers, and other field personnel
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<li>Delivers presentations at field and regional meetings.
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<li>Works with home office associates, field leaders, and financial professionals to develop and distribute consumable sales and marketing materials, training and reference materials, case studies, articles, and other information and materials related to advanced sales concepts and planning strategies
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<li>Review and summarize client’s existing estate and business planning documents
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<li>Protect the company by reviewing sales strategies to make sure they fit within our risk appetite
 Qualifications: 
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<li>FINRA Series 7, 24 and 66 (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
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<li>Bachelor’s degree
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<li>Knowledge of advanced sales concepts and planning strategies
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<li>Strong partnership mindset with an aptitude for developing effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external associates
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<li>Excellent planning and organizational skills to handle multiple assignments and requests simultaneously, including the ability to appropriately prioritize time-sensitive tasks
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<li>Demonstrated ability to communicate complex strategies and financial concepts in an easy-to-understand manner for financial professionals, clients and their tax and legal partners
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<li>Demonstrated written, verbal and presentation skills
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<li>Maintains presence and stays current in the greater estate, business, financial products, and financial planning community
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<li>Initiative, self-awareness, and orientation for results
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<li>Strong knowledge of individual life insurance, annuity, trust, financial planning, executive benefit, and/or linked benefit products
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<li>Strong attention to detail, with an ability to perform quickly and accurately under pressure
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<li>Creative and flexible mindset and a willingness to change priorities when necessary
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<li>Ability to handle cyclical work volumes with a pleasant and professional demeanor
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<li>Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time (once return to travel)
 Preferred Qualifications: 
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<li>J.D., CPA, CFP®, CLU, and/or ChFC
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<li>3+ years previous experience in the financial services industry that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position
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<li>Advanced Sales experience in one or more of these areas: retirement income, social security, charitable planning, and/or small business owner income.
</li>
<li>Proficiency in educating and training financial professionals on products, procedures and software used in Advanced Sales plan design and financial planning
</li>
<li>Experience in working with financial professional or a distribution channel. Demonstrated ability to respond to complex issues in a sales environment
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<li>Ability to make a positive contribution as demonstrated by learning new skills and making suggestions for process/procedure improvement
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<li>Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment
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<li>Commutable to St Paul but open to remote possibility
 Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn’t feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight day per month standard is an option. 
 Physical Job Requirements: 
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<li>Ability to work at least 40 hours per week
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<li>Ability to utilize keyboard, mouse and computer for up to 3-6 hours per day
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<li>Ability to utilize telephone for approximately 1-3 hours per day
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<li>Ability to meet the physical demands of travel - approximately 60 - 70% of the time. This includes the ability to operate a motor vehicle as well as an ability to utilize air travel.
The physical job requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 Securian Financial has been around for 140 years. We’re committed to giving back to our community, donating 15,000 employee volunteer hours this past year. We also provide extensive resources to our employees for professional development and growth and a number of diverse professional and social opportunities throughout the company. There’s a reason our employees have voted us as a best place to work year after year! In addition:
</li>
<li>  Generous paid time off. We want you to take time off for whatever matters most to you! </li>
<li>  Tuition reimbursement program. We value continuous learning at Securian! </li>
<li>  Company-funded pension plan as well as 401K retirement plan – great resources to secure your financial future. </li>
<li>  Continuous opportunities for new challenges. </li>
<li>  Variety of health plan options as well as dental and vision plans. </li>
<li>  Paid maternity/paternity leaves.
Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at <a href="mailto:Employment@Securian.com" target="_blank">Employment@Securian.com</a>, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).
To view our privacy statement click here 
To view our legal statement click here </li>

Advanced Sales Counsel

Job Description Summary: 
The Securian Business Services (SBS) Compliance team helps ensure compliance measures are in place to safeguard regulatory follow-through, and to protect the company against fraud, and business risks. The Compliance Analyst will reinforce our Business Services regulatory compliance programs by researching and gathering information to support timely responses and working knowledge on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation inputs. This role utilizes knowledge in (SBS) Solution Areas, and the regulatory/legislative environment. The Compliance Analyst supports a wide variety of compliance monitoring and risk mitigation matters associated with the coordination and creation of risk mitigation inputs, and compliance controls, to assist in the build out of recommendations for various projects, including audits, regulatory reviews, compliance controls, and regulatory monitoring . 
 Responsibilities include but not limited to:  
<li>Leverage knowledge of Securian Business Services areas to answer compliance questions and provide insight into regulatory compliance / risk mitigation concerns. 
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<li>Research gaps aligned to SBS projects to provide inputs to the recommendations and decisions of SBS solution areas. 
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<li>Organize information for solutions that address vulnerability with regulatory compliance and risks within SBS projects.  
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<li>Contribute to a culture of collaboration by building partnerships on compliance and risk mitigation engagements between the3 lines of defense model (3LoD) 
</li>
<li>Provides inputs and gathers information for process changes involving procedural workflows, product servicing, and technology. 
</li>
<li>Communicates compliance concerns and violations to appropriate parties to support the review and response to the risk mitigation concern. 
</li>
<li>Collaborate compliance research and contributions with business areas to strengthen partnerships, by linking business needs, and compliance importance. 
</li>
<li>Collects and coordinates information on audits including SOC1, TPA audits, Market Conduct/ Analysis, and NAICS with SBS Solution Areas. 
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<li>Advocates for the creation of regulatory controls within SBS teams. Provide partnership and ideas that support the creation of workflows that comply with state, federal and other regulations / laws. ​
 Qualifications:  
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<li>  ​Experience in the financial services industry, Securian Financial, and or regulatory compliance is preferred  </li>
<li>  Strong communication, and interpersonal skills to connect teams, enable discussion, advocate for compliance within business services/corporate areas.  </li>
<li>  Problem solving skills to remove barriers, gather research and data analysis to inform decisions and drive results.  </li>
<li>  Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, and collaborate in a matrix environment  </li>
<li>  Experience in balancing risk mitigation with customer experience  </li>
<li>  Highly self-motivated, with great sense of ownership and passion to deliver results   </li>
<li>  Thrives in demanding and sometimes ambiguous environment and able to adapt to shifting priorities 
​​​​​ Physical job requirements:  
</li>
<li>  Ability to utilize keyboard, mouse, and computer for up to 8 hours per day ​ </li>
<li>Ability to work at least 40 hours per week 
</li>
<li>Ability to utilize telephone for up to 4 hours per day 
</li>
<li>Ability to perform grasping tasks throughout the entire workday 
</li>
<li>Ability to meet the physical demands of travel. This includes the ability to operate a motor vehicle as well as an ability to utilize air travel 
</li>
<li>Ability to be mobile periodically throughout entire workday 
The physical job requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 
 Securian Financial has been around for 140 years. We’re committed to giving back to our community, donating 15,000 employee volunteer hours this past year. We also provide extensive resources to our employees for professional development and growth and a number of diverse professional and social opportunities throughout the company. There’s a reason our employees have voted us as a best place to work year after year! In addition:
</li>
<li>  Generous paid time off. We want you to take time off for whatever matters most to you! </li>
<li>  Tuition reimbursement program. We value continuous learning at Securian! </li>
<li>  Company-funded pension plan as well as 401K retirement plan – great resources to secure your financial future. </li>
<li>  Continuous opportunities for new challenges. </li>
<li>  Variety of health plan options as well as dental and vision plans. </li>
<li>  Paid maternity/paternity leaves.
Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance, status in a local human rights commission, or any other status or condition protected by local, state or federal law. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by telephone 651-665-5522 (voice), 711 (telecommunications relay), or by email at <a href="mailto:EmployeeRelations@securian.com" target="_blank">EmployeeRelations@securian.com</a>.
To view our privacy statement click here 
To view our legal statement click here </li>

Compliance Analyst

* At Securian Financial Group the internal title for this position is Business Operations Consultant.
 Overview: 
Securian has an Enterprise Continuous Process Measurement and Improvement (ECPM/I) unit to create and sustain process improvement and measurement solutions for the Company.  Continuous Process Measurement and Improvement (CPM/I) supports a culture of innovation, data driven decision making, and continuous business transformation initiatives.   CPM/I focuses on improving the bottom line by increasing efficiency, increasing sales through enhanced quality and improving associate and customer satisfaction.  
The Continuous Process Improvement Consultant will play an integral role in achieving the goals of ECPM/I as described above.  This position will function as an expert in process improvement, measurement, analysis, change management, and general problem solving.  This position will also be responsible for providing guidance to business units in successfully adopting and sustaining process improvement in their areas.
 Responsibilities include but not limited to: 
<li>Use ECPI methodologies and tools that serve as a foundation for the ECPI Competency Center.
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<li>Identify and implement industry and technology best practices in support of continuous improvement business goals and objectives.
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<li>Collaborate with functional business leaders and teams to drive the identification, definition and prioritization of business process improvement initiatives.
</li>
<li>Facilitate end-to-end process improvement projects and activities.
</li>
<li>Consult on measurement related subjects including success metrics and process metrics. Conduct ECPI training and coaching to business associates at all levels.
</li>
<li>Lead ECPI events and discussions with external consultants.
</li>
<li>Act as a catalyst for change management efforts associated with deploying process improvement throughout the Company.
</li>
<li>Participate in other competency center activities.
 Qualifications: 
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<li>Demonstrated facilitation skills to lead process improvement business activities across the enterprise and to advise business leaders regarding process options, costs and benefits and recommendations. 
</li>
<li>Excellent problem solving, judgment and decision making skills to address complex business issues and recommend and develop solutions that generate business value. 
</li>
<li>Ability to read audiences accurately and operate with diplomacy. 
</li>
<li>Ability to effectively manage change. 
</li>
<li>Strong project management and planning skills to actively participate in the development of continuous improvement project plans. 
</li>
<li>Ability to train and mentor process modeling skills and continuous process improvement methodologies/practices. 
</li>
<li>Ability to assess financial impacts of potential process improvement scenarios (cost-benefit analysis and other techniques). 
</li>
<li>Ability to solve problems using data.
</li>
<li>Ability to learn and successfully certify in process improvement methodologies. 
 Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn’t feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight day per month standard is an option. 
 Physical Job Requirements: 
</li>
<li>Ability to work at least 40 hours per week
</li>
<li>Ability to utilize keyboard, mouse and computer for up 8 hours per day
</li>
<li>Ability to utilize telephone for approximately 6-8 hours per day
</li>
<li>Ability to perform simple grasping including handwriting, paper manipulation, sorting, folding, etc. periodically throughout entire workday
The physical job requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of jobs.
 Securian Financial has been around for 140 years. We’re committed to giving back to our community, donating 15,000 employee volunteer hours this past year. We also provide extensive resources to our employees for professional development and growth and a number of diverse professional and social opportunities throughout the company. There’s a reason our employees have voted us as a best place to work year after year! In addition:
</li>
<li>  Generous paid time off. We want you to take time off for whatever matters most to you! </li>
<li>  Tuition reimbursement program. We value continuous learning at Securian! </li>
<li>  Company-funded pension plan as well as 401K retirement plan – great resources to secure your financial future. </li>
<li>  Continuous opportunities for new challenges. </li>
<li>  Variety of health plan options as well as dental and vision plans. </li>
<li>  Paid maternity/paternity leaves.
Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at <a href="mailto:Employment@Securian.com" target="_blank">Employment@Securian.com</a>, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).
To view our privacy statement click here 
To view our legal statement click here </li>

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