Professional Business Analyst Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of professional business analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for data, reporting and analysis to RiverSource leadership on all aspects of the Insurance and Annuities business including product, sales and marketing support.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excel and PowerPoint Experience is Strongly Preferred
• Team Lead Experience is Preferred
• New Business Experience is Preferred
• Policy Holder, Correspondence, and Billing Experience Preferred
• Familiarity with Technology Transformation and Client Projects
• RPS Experience Preferred
• In-depth knowledge on Excel-usage of Pivot table, mathematical calculations, What if & Sum if functions
• MS Access Experience Preferred

I would like to submit my application for the professional business analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for business and systems expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing specifications and procedures that meet user requirements.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong experience executing JAD sessions and requirement review walkthroughs
• Experience with modeling and diagramming tools such as Visio
• Experience with requirements and defect tracking tools such as Confluence, Jira, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency with standard business and database software (MS Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Excel, SQL)
• Proficiency in SQL, Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Team player cross functionality
• A self-starter, highly motivated, "get-the-job-done" attitude
• Strong presentation skills – will interface directly with internal customers and stakeholders

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the professional business analyst position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for regulatory risk control expertise with respect to product development, insurance regulatory, and operational matters, and provide guidance to the business regarding same.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Assess various systems for data accuracy and adherence to organizational standards
• High school success followed by proven entrepreneurial endeavor would also be considered
• Experience in SQL, Macro and VBA Scripts will be an added advantage
• Knowledge on BI Tools will be an added advantage
• Assist with questionnaires, statements of control, SOC reviews
• Handle ongoing monitoring of approved vendors (reports, scorecards)
• Decommissioning once a vendor is terminated or a project completes
• Experience creating spreadsheets and presentations

I would like to submit my application for the professional business analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for on-site training to financial advisors to ensure the sales force is complying with regulatory requirements and processes, and following company policies and practices including adherence to the code of business practice relating to the distribution of life and health insurance, and wealth management products.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Prior source to pay experience helpful
• Will interact with stakeholders and vendors
• Advanced technical knowledge of financial systems modeling, forecasting, and analysis processes
• A professional background including experience planning and managing strategic and operational projects is preferred
• In-depth knowledge on Excel-usage of Pivot table, mathematical calculations, What if and Sum if functions
• Experience working with financial and/or insurance systems
• Technical aptitude and experience eliciting requirements and defining solutions for backend systems, middleware and the integration between systems
• Experience working across function business processes

In response to your job posting for professional business analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for business updates that impact our insurance coverage and address basic operational questions related to coverage and requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with Business Intelligence/data warehousing life cycle
• Experience working directly with customers eliciting and defining requirements
• Knowledge of Health Claims Processing
• Skilled at using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Demonstrates the flexibility to work on a high paced project, with definitive deadlines
• Previous Debit/Credit experience
• Knowledge of back office processing
• California Welfare program knowledge preferred/County/Eligibility highly recommended