Cognizant

Business Analyst - Consulting Manager - Banking and Financial Services

Cognizant$110K — $129K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Business Analyst in consulting or enterprise settings.
  • Strong expertise in requirement gathering and Agile delivery methodologies.
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled developer platforms like GitHub Copilot or Codex.
  • Experience in risk, compliance, or security-related initiatives.
  • Knowledge of process engineering to drive business optimization.
  • Understanding of AI/GenAI concepts and documentation standards.
  • Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and document business and functional requirements through various artifacts.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across risk, compliance, and enterprise initiatives.
  • Translate complex business needs into actionable, structured requirements.
  • Support Agile delivery processes including backlog grooming and sprint planning.
  • Drive improvements in processes and optimization initiatives.
  • Assist with AI model documentation for platforms like GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex.
  • Ensure successful project alignment and traceability among teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • 17 paid holidays plus PTO.
  • Paid parental leave and family-support programs.
  • Learning and development programs and certifications.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Business Analyst - Consulting Manager - Banking and Financial Services, you will enable data-driven and technology-led transformation by translating complex business needs into actionable requirements. You will partner with business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions focused on risk, compliance, and AI-driven initiatives.
In this Role, You Will
• Gather and document business and functional requirements using BRDs, FRDs, and user stories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across risk, compliance, and enterprise programs.
• Translate business needs into structured and actionable requirements.
• Support Agile delivery including backlog grooming and sprint planning.
• Drive process engineering improvements and optimization initiatives.
• Support AI and model documentation for GenAI platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and OpenAI Codex.
• Contribute to enterprise initiatives including risk-based provisioning and modernization efforts.
• Ensure alignment, traceability, and delivery success across teams.
Work Model

This is a remote position open to candidates based in Teaneck, NJ, or Charlotte, NC. Work expectations may vary slightly based on project needs.
What You Must Have to Be Considered
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in consulting or enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in requirement gathering, BRD/FRD creation, and Agile delivery.
• Experience with AI-enabled developer platforms such as GitHub Copilot or Codex
• Experience in risk, compliance, or security-related initiatives.
• Experience with process engineering and business optimization.
• Familiarity with AI/GenAI concepts and documentation standards.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
These Will Help You Succeed
• Experience in regulated industries such as banking or financial services.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Compensation (Pay Transparency)

Base salary range $110,000 - $129,500 annually, depending on experience, skills, and location.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• 17 Paid holidays plus PTO
• Paid parental leave and family-support programs
• Learning and development programs and certifications

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Learn more about Cognizant
Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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