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