Business Architect, Solution Design

Title:

Business Architect, Solution Design

Company:

Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category:

Operations

Job Description:

About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role:

The Business Architect for Solution Design will lead the functional design of technology platforms for the Global Business Architecture function at Everest. This role will report to the SVP, Global Business Architecture.

The Business Architect for Solution Design will play a critical role in the transformation of Insurance / Reinsurance Underwriting and Operations.  Key to our success in this effort will be a change in approach for technology platform development where a disciplined functional solution design process executed through close collaboration among process engineering, business architecture, and technology drives thoughtful planning and a heightened intensity around project execution. 

This leader will work on a wide variety of strategic business technology initiatives using insurance knowledge, strategy thinking, consulting skills, and technical expertise to analyze challenges and drive the design and development of transformational technology business solutions.

• Solution Design – leads solution analysis and functional application design on complex, strategic business solutions, applying sound judgement to balance tactical and strategic decisions to drive investment focus to the areas of greatest impact, while ensuring the solutions are designed to deliver business value now and in the future.  Works with the IT Delivery team on project sizing and cost for funding requests.
• Business Architecture Practice and Program Execution – ensures that Business Architecture agile delivery processes and documentation standards are followed.  Accountable for the quality and on-time delivery of solution design artifacts.  Uses expertise to support project planning in terms of implementation approaches and organization of work.  Fosters a collaborative working environment across multidisciplinary teams. Mentors, coaches, develops, and encourages excellence across all teams involved in delivery of technology solutions.

• At least 15 years’ experience working with complex Insurance Industry solutions and systems in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated design experience for technology applications and platforms.
• Experience working on large technology implementation efforts in a leadership role in large multi-disciplinary team environments.
• Advanced strategic thinking skills and organization-wide perspective.
• Exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong sense of accountability.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Passion for program / project execution and proven track record of delivering results.
• Strong ability to lead through influence, and to lead and develop talent.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Experience in Agile methodology processes, practices, and artifacts.

The base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click hereto learn more about our culture. 

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.  

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. 

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Warren, NJ

Additional Locations:

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.

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