Guidewire Business Systems Analyst

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead requirements discovery and documentation for Guidewire PolicyCenter initiatives, translating business needs into user stories, specifications, process flows, data mappings, and acceptance criteria. Coordinate with business and technology teams on delivery, testing, risk and issue tracking, and stakeholder communications across enhancements, integrations, cloud readiness, remediation, and production support.

Job details

Position: Guidewire Business Systems Analyst Duration: 6 months assignment (contract with possible extension) Client Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) Engagement Model: Professional Services Engagement – B2B (Incorporated Entities Only) About the Engagement Akkodis is seeking the services of an experienced Guidewire Business Systems Analyst. Job Details: What You Will Do Lead requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation for Guidewire PolicyCenter initiatives Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, interviews, and walkthroughs with business and technology stakeholders Translate business needs into clear user stories, business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, data mapping documents, and acceptance criteria/use cases Support PolicyCenter enhancements, integrations, cloud migration readiness, remediation activities, and production support initiatives Analyze current-state and future-state processes, identify gaps, assess impacts, and recommend practical solutions aligned with business objectives Work closely with product owners, development teams, QA, architecture, and business SMEs to ensure requirements are understood and delivered as intended Support Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demos, retrospectives, and release planning activities Assist QA teams with test scenario review, test case validation, UAT coordination, defect triage, and business sign-off activities Track risks, issues, dependencies, and requirement changes, ensuring timely escalation and clear communication with stakeholders Prepare clear documentation, status updates, presentations, and leadership-ready summaries as required Who You Are 8 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst, with a focus on Guidewire-related work for at least 5 years Hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations, enhancements, integrations, or production support Strong understanding of property and casualty insurance processes, including policy lifecycle, underwriting, rating, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, and related downstream impacts Experience creating business requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases, process maps, data mapping documents, and traceability documentation Strong experience working in Agile delivery environments using tools such as JIRA and Confluence Ability to work with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, developers, QA, architects, vendors, and support teams Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills Experience supporting testing activities, UAT, defect management, and production validation Guidewire certification in PolicyCenter or Insurance Suite Analyst preferred Experience with Guidewire Cloud implementations, cloud migration readiness, archive/purging, or remediation initiatives preferred Knowledge of integrations, APIs, data mapping, payment platforms, document generation, or downstream insurance systems preferred Experience with rating, pricing, forms, underwriting rules, transactions, renewals, cancellations, or policy servicing preferred Experience preparing executive-level updates, dashboards, delivery summaries, and governance documentation preferred How to Apply Submit your resume in confidence to Sam.mehta@akkodisgroup.com or via the Akkodis Canada website. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions. Accessibility: At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least 8 years of Business Systems Analyst experience, including at least 5 years of Guidewire-related work and hands-on PolicyCenter experience. Candidates should have strong P&C insurance process knowledge, Agile delivery experience with JIRA and Confluence, and experience supporting testing and UAT; PolicyCenter or Insurance Suite Analyst certification is preferred.