Business and Data Analyst Intern

Berkley•West Hartford, CT

About The Position

Berkley Small Business Solutions (BSB) offers commercial insurance products for standard and preferred non-fleet transportation and small businesses. We utilize a modern technology platform that leverages data and analytics to deliver superior customer experience. W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property and casualty insurance providers. Each of the operating units in the Berkley group 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 units to identify and respond quickly and effectively. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business and Data Analyst Intern to apply the knowledge of business practices in a fast-paced, real-world environment. The intern will serve as a bridge between business and technology teams, assisting in the design, development, and programming of system applications and reports, using data to inform business decisions, and providing technical and business support as needed. Key functions will include but are not limited to: Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with business and technology teams to manage priorities and expectations for issues and deliverables. Learn Industry Practices: Gain knowledge about Property & Casualty insurance products, markets, and underwriting processes. Process Improvement: Propose enhancements to processes for requirements gathering, design specifications, and software development. Develop Requirements: Assist in creating business requirements, specifications, and user stories for complex applications and reports. Facilitate Discussions: Lead discussions on requirements and design to ensure alignment across teams. Analyze and Solve Problems: Examine business issues to provide system solutions and recommend process improvements. System Development: Collaborate with technology teams to develop, maintain, and enhance business systems and solutions. Participate in Meetings: Actively engage in project meetings, potentially within frameworks like SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework). Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for systems and programs. Configure Systems: Set up and maintain application configurations and system tables; input coding into system tables as required Reporting: Generate reports and assist business partners in developing reports from application databases. Automate Tasks: Write code and utilize tools, including AI models, to automate tasks. Quality Assurance: Provide QA services to ensure systems, reports, and programs function as intended; assist with unit and end-to-end functional testing. Training and Support: Deliver end-user training and product presentations; offer second-tier application support by coordinating with technology and business teams Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve system and report issues affecting business operations; escalate issues through the change control process. Proactive Engagement: Proactively seek guidance and assistance as a self-starter.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, information systems, engineering, or related field
Practical understanding and hands-on experience in data modeling and analysis.
Ability to quickly learn new processes and concepts.
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
Ability to work effectively in partnership with others.
Great attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Agile methodology and Software Development Life Cycle is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with business and technology teams to manage priorities and expectations for issues and deliverables.
Learn Industry Practices: Gain knowledge about Property & Casualty insurance products, markets, and underwriting processes.
Process Improvement: Propose enhancements to processes for requirements gathering, design specifications, and software development.
Develop Requirements: Assist in creating business requirements, specifications, and user stories for complex applications and reports.
Facilitate Discussions: Lead discussions on requirements and design to ensure alignment across teams.
Analyze and Solve Problems: Examine business issues to provide system solutions and recommend process improvements.
System Development: Collaborate with technology teams to develop, maintain, and enhance business systems and solutions.
Participate in Meetings: Actively engage in project meetings, potentially within frameworks like SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for systems and programs.
Configure Systems: Set up and maintain application configurations and system tables; input coding into system tables as required
Reporting: Generate reports and assist business partners in developing reports from application databases.
Automate Tasks: Write code and utilize tools, including AI models, to automate tasks.
Quality Assurance: Provide QA services to ensure systems, reports, and programs function as intended; assist with unit and end-to-end functional testing.
Training and Support: Deliver end-user training and product presentations; offer second-tier application support by coordinating with technology and business teams
Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve system and report issues affecting business operations; escalate issues through the change control process.
Proactive Engagement: Proactively seek guidance and assistance as a self-starter.