Job Description

Mainframe System Analyst (P&C Insurance)

Brussels, Belgium

Contract: January 2026 – December 2026

Experience: Senior (5+ Years)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Mainframe System Analyst with a strong background in Property & Casualty (P&C) retail insurance to support business and IT alignment within a complex application landscape.

In this role, you will translate business needs into clear IT requirements, work closely with Agile teams, and ensure high-quality delivery through testing and validation activities.

Key Responsibilities

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  Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate business needs into IT requirements
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  Analyze and document requirements for front-end and back-end integrated systems
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  Develop a strong understanding of the application landscape and system interdependencies
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  Support and execute testing activities to validate deliverables
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  Review and validate technical changes (including COBOL code updates)
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  Work closely with:
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    Product Owners
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    Business Analysts
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    Architects
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    Developers (including offshore teams)
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  Ensure clear communication across multilingual and cross-functional teams
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  Contribute to Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Experience

Core Experience

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  Minimum 5 years of experience in business analysis within insurance
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  Strong experience in P&C (Property & Casualty) retail insurance (mandatory)
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  Minimum 5 years of experience in mainframe environments

Technical Skills

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  Strong knowledge of:
  • COBOL (including ability to review code changes)
  • DB2
  • IMS
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  Understanding of mainframe application architecture and integrations

Analysis & Testing

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  Ability to produce clear, structured, and accurate functional analysis
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  Experience with test preparation and execution

Communication & Collaboration

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  Strong communication skills across technical and business teams
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  Experience working in Agile environments

Languages

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  Fluent in French and English (mandatory)

What We're Looking For

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  Strong analytical and structured mindset
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  Ability to understand complex system landscapes and dependencies
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  Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
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  Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Additional Information

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  Start Date: January 5, 2026
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  End Date: December 31, 2026 (extension possible)
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  Location: Brussels, Belgium