About the role:
As a Data Business Analyst, you will make an impact by enabling data-driven decision-making across insurance operations through analysis, insights, and quality assurance. You will be a valued member of the data and analytics team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders including underwriters, actuaries, claims teams, and technology partners.
In this role, you will:
Analyze insurance data (claims, policies, customer behavior) to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for business improvement
Gather and translate business requirements into clear functional and technical specifications
Develop dashboards and reports to support strategic and operational decision-making
Lead and execute testing strategies (system, integration, regression, UAT) to ensure data and application quality
Drive data quality, governance, and compliance initiatives across insurance platforms
Work model:
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 a few days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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.
What you need to have to be considered:
4–8 years of experience as a Data Business Analyst, preferably within the insurance domain
Strong experience working with insurance data (claims, underwriting, policy administration)
Proficiency in SQL and data analysis tools; experience with Azure DevOps or similar platforms
Proven ability to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Hands-on experience with test strategy development and execution across multiple testing phases
Experience in data profiling, cleansing, validation, and ensuring data integrity
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical teams
These will help you stand out:
Experience working with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Knowledge of insurance regulations and compliance requirements
Exposure to data governance frameworks and best practices
Experience working in Agile delivery environments
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and usability.
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply—even if you only meet the minimum requirements. Bring your transferable experiences and unique perspective to help us drive meaningful outcomes.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until June 14, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $ 98,000 - $ 110,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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.
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.
