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The Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

RCGH Consulting (Retail, Consumer Goods & Hospitality)

Cognizant’s RCGH Consulting unit is seeking talented consultants with extensive domain experience coupled with consultative experience of executing large scale business change and IT solutions in the RCGH industries. The role provides an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, high energy and entrepreneurial team working with leading UK brand names.

Job Description

Drive business analysis efforts across retail data and analytics projects including current state assessments business use case development requirements gathering and solution design. Ensure alignment with retail operations merchandising supply chain and customer experience strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive Business Analysis across workstreams to drive and support the execution of retail and consumer goods initiatives for our customers

  • Improving processes across the business by identifying and implementing logistical practices

  • Engage with business stakeholders and conducting workshops for requirement elicitation

  • Map business processes and user journeys developing business domain models and associated documentation - Business process modelling Process flow modelling Data flow modelling Stakeholder analysis

  • Creating the business requirements document including non-functional requirements

  • Creation of Process Maps (L1 L2 L3 L4) and undertaking gap analysis.

  • Documentation of BRDs FSDs NFRs and RTMs

  • Support internal and external delivery teams with project planning functional and non-functional requirements testing reporting implementation and post-implementation activities

  • Support and facilitate the test team and business teams during business process validation

  • Support end users in adopting functional changes (e.g. training documentation implementation support)

  • Contribute to research design and writing of articles/whitepapers and participate as a team member in collateral development.

  • Retail-Focused Strategy Development: Support the creation of data strategies tailored to retail environments focusing on improving customer insights inventory optimization and sales performance.

  • Data Domain Expertise & Technical Analysis

Data Quality & Governance

  • Champion data integrity across retail systems (e.g., POS, CRM, ERP). Identify and resolve data quality issues, ensuring consistency and reliability for reporting and analytics.

Technical Proficiency

  • Utilize SQL and other data tools to analyze large datasets, validate business requirements, and support the development of dashboards and reports. Collaborate with data engineering and architecture teams to ensure scalable solutions.

  • Retail Data Understanding

  • Act as a subject matter expert on retail data flows, including customer transactions, product hierarchies, and promotional data. Ensure business requirements are technically feasible and aligned with strategic goals.

  • Insight Accessibility

  • Design frameworks to measure the impact of analytics solutions on retail KPIs (e.g., conversion rates, basket size, footfall). Improve discoverability of data assets through documentation and metadata management.

Tools & Methodologies

  • Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), data modelling techniques, and agile delivery frameworks.

  • Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP, Snowflake) and metadata management tools.

What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.

Your path to Cognizant

Wondering what to expect after you apply? Here’s a peek at our recruitment process—and keep in mind that not all candidates advance through every step and the process may vary depending on your role and location.

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Step 1: Application

Find an open role that aligns with your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Consider joining our Talent Community if you don’t find the right opportunity.

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Step 2: Recruiter call

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short introductory call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills align with the role.

Step 3: Interview(s)

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll meet with one of our hiring managers. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Final decision

Our hiring team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This process may take some time because we want to get it right—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our teams achieve incredible things when they feel fully supported. That’s why our benefits program is built around the diverse needs of our people—so they can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation is competitive and reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, discount programs, etc.

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Physical and mental wellbeing

Physical and mental wellbeing

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

Your Career, Your Way
Your career, your way

Your career, your way

With 90% of our associates building skills through GenAI training, job shadowing, industry certifications and more, you have everything you need to build a full career.

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Real-world impact

Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

02.2026 Superlearner Debashish
"Cognizant has one of the best learning ecosystems you can ask for. From sponsored certifications to training platforms to mentorship, we have all that we need to grow.”
Debashish Mishra SAP MM Developer
Laura Reynaud
"Cognizant offers me more than a job; it offers a community. We support each other, collaborate across borders and celebrate wins together. If you’re looking for a culture that values flexibility, diversity and growth, this is the place to be."
Laura Reynaud Lead Counsel
Lucas Hoffman
“I’ve had the chance to work on impactful projects and shadow colleagues, all while getting involved in internal initiatives. The world is your oyster at Cognizant—you just need to take advantage of it!”
Lucas Hoffman Consultant
Sujatha’S Journey Main
“When I first joined, I was quiet and hesitant to share my thoughts. The leadership programs and the mentoring I’ve received have helped me find my voice and grow as a leader.”
Sujatha Gopalakrishnan Portfolio Delivery Lead
Paulo Miguel Epili Main
"Nobody here says ‘that’s not my job.’ People just help. That’s the entrepreneurial culture that makes me stay at Cognizant.”
Paulo Miguel Epili Sr. Process Executive

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