Business Analyst - Fort Wayne - Lincoln Financial Services

Description

Alternate Locations: Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 75815

The Role at a Glance

We are excited to bring on a Business Analyst to support the Admin Systems value stream for Retirement Plan Services (RPS). There is an organizational focus to drive efficiency, reduce expenses, and enhance customer experience. This position will partner closely with the product owner and product manager for the Admin Systems value stream, as well as partner with peers across Product, Operations, Data, and IT to continue to define, shape, and document enhancements to existing capabilities and the development of new capabilities.

What you'll be doing

• Works with the business stakeholders to translate the go forward vision into requirements/user stories

• Leverages knowledge of the product and business processes to help define acceptance criteria on user stories, performing additional research and analysis when needed to ensure user stories and acceptance criteria appropriately reflect business processes

• Completes business acceptance testing based on defined acceptance criteria as needed

• Develops requirements/user stories through gathering supporting data (current and future state process maps/flows, data, vendor requirements, etc.)

• Represents business and customer needs with 3rd party vendors and development team to translate requirements and partner on solution alternatives

• Supports team in planning activities, ongoing maintenance activities, testing, releases, and production validation

• Accepts stories as 'done' based on pre-defined acceptance criteria, ensuring release quality

• Champions and enhances the evolution of our administrative processes by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives

• Serves as a resource to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on more complex assignments/projects

• Proactively identifies and recommends process improvements that significantly reduce workloads and/or maintains/improves quality

What we're looking for

Must-haves:
· 3 - 5+ years business analysis or related experience in financial services that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities of the position
· Forward thinking mindset with strong analytical acumen
· Confident, comfortable communicator with collaborative style and strong written and verbal communication skills
· 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
· Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail
· The ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines

Nice-to-haves:
· APS, Penfacts, RS/XNET and/or TRAC/SmartDesk knowledge
· Web Access & Data Direct knowledge
· Retirement Plan Services knowledge
· Experience operating in an agile framework

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through March 20, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume

What's it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What's in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

PTO/parental leave

Competitive 401K and employee benefits

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Work arrangements that work for you

Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $72,900 - $131,600 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln's Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln's current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

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Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

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