Business Analyst - Consulting Manager - Banking and Financial Services

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry and technology advisory capability, we deliver innovative solutions for Fortune 500 clients.

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:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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