This role is to work on an in-house developed Regulatory & Surveillance platform in Investment Banking Technology as a Business Analyst. This role is based in Mumbai and is part of a global Surveillance reporting team which is spread across Asia, EMEA and North America and reporting to the Asia lead. Candidate is expected to have a strong business analysis background. They will be responsible to onboard data (pre-trade and post-trade) from multiple systems and venues, incorporate data completeness and accuracy checks and provide timely information to internal/external surveillance platforms across Equities, F&O, Credit, Rates (IRS), fixed income Commodities and FX business. The successful applicant will have a proven track record implementing investment banking technology projects and will have a working knowledge of any capital markets products (Cash Eq, F&O, Fixed Income, Money Market, Equities, FX, FX Options, Swaps etc.)
Key Responsibilities (BA-DA)
- Gather detailed business functional and non-functional requirements from the users
- Detailed analysis of the requirements and clarify requirements
- Provide clear and detailed feedback on business requirements document provided by users
- Agile delivery
- Perform detailed data analysis by running database queries in SQL environment
- Liaise with development team and provide on-going clarifications
- Generate testing plan and test cases
- Perform functional SIT
- Perform UAT support and ensure user queries are addressed
- Monitor test defects and keep the project manager informed of the status
- Comply with the client Project Life Cycle and internal processes
- Closely track change requests/ad hoc activities and communicate the impact on a timely basis.
Essential
- Must have prior experience working for an investment bank, functioning as a business analyst in technology projects
- Minimum 8-12 years business analyst experience
- Should have hands-on data analysis (database query skills)
- Strong communication skills in English – verbal and written
- Good coordination skills to work in partnership with users, project manager and developers
- Thorough understanding of SDLC phases and essential documentation in each of these steps
- Degree from reputed University with good grades
- Surveillance/data governance/data landing/data validation background needed
- Heavy on data analysis/ability to handle or query large amounts of data
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience in one of these: Surveillance, Regulatory reporting or data warehousing
- AWS data querying/AWS practitioner’s course
- Willingness to work in SQL, Python or relevant tools (Alteryx) that would facilitate requirements analysis and developing business logic.
Location: Mumbai
Interested candidates please shared your CVs to [email protected]
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 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.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.