Business Analyst at Ryan Specialty in Chicago, IL

Summary: Ryan Specialty is a dynamic and rapidly growing organization focused on alternative insurance solutions. The Business Analyst will support the development and execution of workflows by providing data-driven insights, collaborating with teams, and assisting in the development of new tools and processes. Responsibilities: - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and optimize business workflows for alternative insurance solutions - Performing data analysis to support strategic decisions and program development - Creating reports and dashboards to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement - Assisting in the development of new tools and processes (e.g., rating methodologies, automation solutions) - Communicating effectively with internal teams, brokers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency - Supporting compliance and monitoring industry trends to inform business initiatives Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or minor in Business, Economics, or a Quantitative discipline - 0–1 year of experience (entry-level; training provided) - Strong interest in the insurance industry and willingness to learn - Advanced Excel skills (including formulas, pivot tables; VBA/macros a plus) - Basic knowledge of SQL for data extraction and manipulation - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Excellent organizational and time-management abilities - Analytical mindset with attention to detail Preferred Qualifications: - Degree in business, economics, or a quantitative discipline preferred - Strong interest in the insurance industry and enthusiasm for building innovative solutions - Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team - Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and eager to tackle complex challenges Required Skills: Advanced Excel skills Important Skills: Basic SQL knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical mindset, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Organizational abilities, Time-management abilities, Attention to detail Benefits: Paid time off for company holidays, Vacation, Sick and personal days, Paid parental leave, Mental health services