Optum · 20 hours ago
Senior Business Analyst - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $127K/yr
2+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Senior Business Analyst will support the maintenance and optimization of loan systems, partner with teams to ensure compliance and system accuracy, and document requirements to align with business needs.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Support the maintenance, enhancement, and optimization of existing Loan Origination and Loan Management Systems
Support system improvements, process enhancements, and software updates, ensuring compliance with regulatory changes
Partner with internal teams and third-party vendors to maintain system accuracy and adherence to industry best practices
Support integration of new products, expanded offerings, and critical system integrations
Document comprehensive data and system requirements aligned with evolving business needs and strategic objectives
Serve as a primary liaison across business units, conducting in-depth analyses and creating robust documentation
Evaluate and communicate system requirements, maintain processes, and deliver monthly status reports
Facilitate interviews, workshops, and data collection sessions to capture business needs
Author and maintain functional specifications, BRDs, and process maps
Perform daily analytics to maximize system effectiveness, troubleshoot issues, and identify improvement opportunities
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate solutions meet business requirements
Conduct analyses to support data-driven decisions and strategic investments
Stay current with trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in lending systems and business analysis
Qualification
Required
2+ years of progressive experience in business analysis, systems development, or related enterprise environment
Expertise in requirements analysis, documentation, and process improvement initiatives
Knowledge of AI trends and technologies relevant to financial services (predictive analytics, NLP, intelligent automation)
In-depth understanding of the loan lifecycle
Proven solid analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Proven outstanding communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Proven ability to build solid relationships across all organizational levels
Ability to travel 10%
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business Administration, IT, or related field
Professional certifications: CBAP, PBA, or ECBA
Experience with Agile methodologies and Scrum framework
Familiarity with lending platforms (e.g., LoanPro)
Knowledge of project management tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps)
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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