Business Analyst – Consulting Manager – Banking and Financial Services

Cognizant is a global community of experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. As a Business Analyst – Consulting Manager in Banking and Financial Services, you will enable data-driven transformation by translating complex business needs into actionable requirements and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• Experience in regulated industries such as banking or financial services
• Ability to manage ambiguity and fast-paced environments
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills