Senior Business Analyst Banking & Finance Global Consulting

Cognizant Technology Solutions

5d•$85,000 - $102,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice—we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

Requirements

Strong understanding of banking domain concepts, regulatory frameworks, and financial operations
Strong hands-on experience with Data management and SQL
Proven experience in drafting Epics, Features, User Stories, and detailed requirement documentation.
Solid knowledge of Agile and SAFe methodologies and tools.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Nice To Haves

Ability to bridge gaps between business vision and technical execution.
Experience working in hybrid environments and managing distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end requirements lifecycle: elicitation, analysis, validation, and documentation.
Create comprehensive artefacts including BRDs, Functional Specifications, Epics, Features, and User Stories with clear acceptance criteria.
Ensure alignment with business objectives, regulatory needs, and technical feasibility.
Collaborate within Agile and SAFe teams to support sprint planning, backlog refinement, PI planning, and continuous delivery.
Partner with Product Owners to prioritize and groom the backlog for clarity and readiness.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies and champion best practices to optimize delivery quality.
Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders, product teams, and technical delivery groups.
Translate business vision into actionable technical requirements and communicate complex concepts clearly.
Build strong relationships across teams to ensure alignment and timely decision-making.
Apply deep knowledge of banking processes, products, compliance requirements, and operational workflows to guide solution design.
Provide insights to improve business processes, enhance customer experience, and support strategic initiatives