We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong expertise in Banking Products, Business Analysis & Planning, Product Design, Scrum, Kanban, and Requirements Lifecycle Management. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technology teams to define business requirements, improve processes, and deliver innovative banking solutions using Agile methodologies.
In this role, you will:
· Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements.
· Lead business analysis and planning activities for banking transformation and digital initiatives.
· Analyze banking products, customer journeys, and business processes to identify improvement opportunities.
· Translate business requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and functional specifications.
· Partner with Product Owners and development teams to support product design and solution delivery.
· Manage requirements throughout the entire lifecycle, ensuring traceability from inception through implementation.
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 3 days a week in a client office in Columbus, Georgia. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.
Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.
What you need to have to be considered
· Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
· 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within Banking or Financial Services.
· Strong knowledge of banking products such as deposits, loans, payments, cards, treasury, or digital banking solutions.
· Proven experience in Business Analysis & Planning and Requirement Lifecycle Management.
· Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
· Experience with Product Design, user story creation, and backlog management.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $ 46,800 to $ 74,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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.
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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.
