What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst (Banking Domain) position at Cognizant?
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong expertise in Banking Products, Business Analysis & Planning, Product Design, Scrum, Kanban, and Requirements Lifecycle Management. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technology teams to define business requirements, improve processes, and deliver innovative banking solutions using Agile methodologies.
In This Role, You Will
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client office in Columbus, Georgia. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
The annual salary for this position is between $ 46,800 to $ 74,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
In This Role, You Will
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements.
- Lead business analysis and planning activities for banking transformation and digital initiatives.
- Analyze banking products, customer journeys, and business processes to identify improvement opportunities.
- Translate business requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and functional specifications.
- Partner with Product Owners and development teams to support product design and solution delivery.
- Manage requirements throughout the entire lifecycle, ensuring traceability from inception through implementation.
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client office in Columbus, Georgia. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst within Banking or Financial Services.
- Strong knowledge of banking products such as deposits, loans, payments, cards, treasury, or digital banking solutions.
- Proven experience in Business Analysis & Planning and Requirement Lifecycle Management.
- Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
- Experience with Product Design, user story creation, and backlog management.
The annual salary for this position is between $ 46,800 to $ 74,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Salary : $46,800 - $74,000