Company Details
Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is a dynamic company committed to providing world class IT services. We offer a unique culture, enabling our team members to be on the cutting edge of technology while delivering high quality solutions. We are looking for outstanding individuals who will bring unique perspectives, insight and innovation to our teams. BTS, a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, has facilities located in Des Moines, Iowa and Wilmington, Delaware.
Our functions include working with various third parties to develop, integrate, and support insurance systems of WRBC's operating units. BTS strives to provide these functions in a holistic manner including helpdesk support, system connectivity, and operational support. Additional responsibilities include coordinating communications regarding best practices in the use of our supported systems and researching new technology. At BTS, there are opportunities associated with being a part of an established and empowering corporation while maintaining a positive personal working environment. Additionally, we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package including a casual dress code. BTS is constantly growing and expanding to meet the changing demands of one of the most successful insurance organizations in the world. Visit us at berkley-bts.com to learn more information.
Responsibilities
Consults with client companies to gather business requirements to bridge the needs of the business with the use of IT. This includes determining client and organizational needs, system and operational requirements, downstream system impacts, and legal compliance obligations.
* Works with end users and internal staff to develop and translate business requirements for project deliverables.
* Answers developer and end user questions through the development life cycle.
* Completes functional testing on assigned projects.
* Develops customer relationships and has understanding of how corporation/company operates.
* Clarifies and escalates issue gaps through the change control process.
* Provides end-user training and product presentations.
* Suggests improvements in processes used for requirements gathering, design specifications, and software implementations.
* Some travel required up to 15%.
Qualifications
* 3 - 7 years BA/P&C/functional experience.
* Must have demonstrated the capability of meeting the key accountabilities, or have the ability to learn/perform them.
* Software Development Life Cycle experience.
* Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
* Ability to quickly learn new processes and concepts.
* Bachelors degree with emphasis in related field or equivalent experience.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Application Systems/Administrative Roles:
* Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
* May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
* Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Greenwich, CT
Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates worldwide in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance. Each of the Berkley companies, or operating units, within Berkley participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about a territory or product.
Our competitive advantage lies in our long-term strategy of decentralized operations, allowing each of our Berkley companies to identify and respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and local customer needs. This decentralized structure provides financial accountability and incentives to local management and enables us to attract and retain the highest caliber professionals.
We have the expertise and resources to utilize our strengths in the present environment, and the flexibility to anticipate, innovate and respond to whatever opportunities and challenges the future may hold.