Senior Business Systems Analyst (Remote)

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to support strategic initiatives across Payments and AML/Financial Crime domains. The role leads requirements gathering and analysis, translates business needs into functional requirements, performs data mapping and SQL analysis, supports NICE Actimize implementations and testing, and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead requirements gathering, analysis, and delivery for Payments and AML initiatives
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and translate business needs into functional requirements and user stories
• Create and maintain BRDs, functional specifications, process flows, and data mapping documents
• Perform source-to-target data mapping and analyze complex datasets using SQL
• Support NICE Actimize ActOne implementations, enhancements, and workflow improvements
• Collaborate with AML, Compliance, Operations, Product, and Technology teams to deliver effective solutions
• Support SIT/UAT testing, defect resolution, and production implementation activities
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to business and operational challenges

Requirements:

• • 8+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar role
• • Strong Payments domain expertise including ACH, Wire Transfers, RTP, SWIFT, Settlement, and Clearing
• • Experience with AML/Financial Crime systems and processes
• • Knowledge of KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, and SAR processes
• • Hands-on experience with NICE Actimize ActOne or related Actimize platforms
• • Strong skills in requirements analysis, business process modeling, and data mapping
• • Advanced SQL skills and experience analyzing large datasets
• • Experience working in Agile environments with strong stakeholder management skills
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• • Experience with NICE Actimize modules such as SAM, CDD, WLF, or ERCM
• • Background in Commercial Banking, Treasury Services, or Payment Modernization programs
• • Experience leading AML, Compliance, or Financial Crime initiatives
• • Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and enterprise workflow tools
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders