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SENIOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST – Investment Banking Experience

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst – Experience on Investment Banking with 10 to 12 years of expertise to join our team in a hybrid work model. Experience in Banking, Payments, Cards domain is required. The ideal candidate will excel in Agile methodologies and business analysis contributing to strategic planning and execution. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business solutions that align with company goals and enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Business Analyst will play a crucial role in driving business success by leveraging their expertise in business analysis and planning. With a focus on the AGILE work model the candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business processes and deliver strategic insights. This role requires a deep understanding of business acumen and the ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Minimum of 10-12 years’ experience as Business Systems Analyst on Investment Banking domain, OTC & Securities, Front Office to Back Office to Risks to Accounting processes

• Have very good understanding on Asset management Middle-office & Back-office functions

• Experience in Asset classes like Equity, Fixed income, Derivatives & Foreign exchange

• Understanding of system and business requirements and able to document them with proven experience

• Preparation of Specifications, Design Testing and Release documents as per customer

• Should have hands on experience in SQL Queries

• Experience in creating user process documentation

• Provide solutions when encountering problems/issues or initiate taskforce with relevant actors to propose solutions

• Ensure deliveries are within the agreed timelines and efforts

• Excellent written & verbal and communication skills

• Experience in integration with inhouse/custom applications

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to achieve the desired result

• _Experience in Program/Project management responsibilities , Stakeholders communication_

• _Experience in leading business & technical meetings_

Testing

• Writing test plans and test cases to ensure that enhancements made to applications meet client requirements and maintain application integrity.

• Experience with functional manual testing

• Experience reviewing technical or unit testing

• Experience working with both waterfall and agile methodology

Software skills required: Excel, Visio, Teams, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, Communications skills

Working arrangements:

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 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in New York, NY. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Note: 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.

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

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**Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.