Sr. Business Analyst – Trade Surveillance
Banking & Financial Services Consulting
Location: Lake Mary, Florida
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. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
COGNIZANT CONSULTING
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing!
The Role
Our Banking Financial Services Consulting group is looking for a Senior Consultant to join our journey.
We’re looking for Senior Business Analyst in Trade Surveillance who can deliver within Cognizant’s Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Senior Business Analyst in Trade Surveillance, you will be responsible for evaluating, enhancing, and supporting surveillance systems and processes to ensure the integrity of trading activities and compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with stakeholders in trading, risk management, compliance, and technology teams to deliver innovative solutions that support surveillance operations.
Our solutions are in demand and we’re passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
Key Responsibilities:
· Work on the analysis and improvement of trade surveillance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FINRA, SEC, MiFID II, etc.)
· Collaborate with traders, risk managers, compliance officers, and technology teams to define business requirements for surveillance systems and tools
· Provide subject matter expertise on trade surveillance issues, offering recommendations to enhance detection algorithms and reporting procedures
· Conduct in-depth investigations into flagged trade activities and market behaviors, providing detailed analysis and reports
· Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of surveillance activities with business and regulatory objectives
· Manage and prioritize business requirements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of projects
· Assist in the design, testing, and implementation of new surveillance technologies and tools
· Monitor emerging regulatory trends and industry best practices to ensure the company’s surveillance strategies remain effective and compliant
· Train and mentor junior analysts on surveillance processes and best practices
Required Skills & Qualifications:
· Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) are a plus
· 5+ years of experience in a business analyst role, preferably within financial services, focusing on trade surveillance or financial crime detection
· Strong understanding of trade surveillance tools and techniques, including algorithmic trading, market manipulation, insider trading, and market abuse detection
· Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards related to financial markets (e.g., SEC, CFTC, FINRA, MiFID II)
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with attention to detail and a focus on results
· Proficiency with data analysis tools, SQL, and Microsoft Office Suite
· Experience in Agile or similar project management methodologies is a plus
Required Qualifications:
1. Education & Experience:
· Familiarity with trade surveillance platforms (e.g., Actimize, Mantas, etc.)
· Strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and trading strategies
· Experience working with large data sets and leveraging data analytics to support surveillance operations
2. Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of regulatory reporting frameworks and financial reporting standards
- Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
- Familiarity with SQL for data extraction and analysis
- Familiarity with software testing tools and methodologies (e.g., JIRA, Selenium)
3. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex financial data and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidelines to reporting processes
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
4. Soft Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
Working Environment:
· Full-time position based in Lake Mary, Florida
· Opportunities for growth and professional development in a dynamic, global team
Work Authorization
- Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
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
Sr. Business Analyst – Trade Surveillance
Banking & Financial Services Consulting
Location: Lake Mary, Florida
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. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
COGNIZANT CONSULTING
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing!
The Role
Our Banking Financial Services Consulting group is looking for a Senior Consultant to join our journey.
We’re looking for Senior Business Analyst in Trade Surveillance who can deliver within Cognizant’s Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Senior Business Analyst in Trade Surveillance, you will be responsible for evaluating, enhancing, and supporting surveillance systems and processes to ensure the integrity of trading activities and compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with stakeholders in trading, risk management, compliance, and technology teams to deliver innovative solutions that support surveillance operations.
Our solutions are in demand and we’re passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
Key Responsibilities:
· Work on the analysis and improvement of trade surveillance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FINRA, SEC, MiFID II, etc.)
· Collaborate with traders, risk managers, compliance officers, and technology teams to define business requirements for surveillance systems and tools
· Provide subject matter expertise on trade surveillance issues, offering recommendations to enhance detection algorithms and reporting procedures
· Conduct in-depth investigations into flagged trade activities and market behaviors, providing detailed analysis and reports
· Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of surveillance activities with business and regulatory objectives
· Manage and prioritize business requirements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of projects
· Assist in the design, testing, and implementation of new surveillance technologies and tools
· Monitor emerging regulatory trends and industry best practices to ensure the company’s surveillance strategies remain effective and compliant
· Train and mentor junior analysts on surveillance processes and best practices
Required Skills & Qualifications:
· Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) are a plus
· 5+ years of experience in a business analyst role, preferably within financial services, focusing on trade surveillance or financial crime detection
· Strong understanding of trade surveillance tools and techniques, including algorithmic trading, market manipulation, insider trading, and market abuse detection
· Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards related to financial markets (e.g., SEC, CFTC, FINRA, MiFID II)
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with attention to detail and a focus on results
· Proficiency with data analysis tools, SQL, and Microsoft Office Suite
· Experience in Agile or similar project management methodologies is a plus
Required Qualifications:
1. Education & Experience:
· Familiarity with trade surveillance platforms (e.g., Actimize, Mantas, etc.)
· Strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and trading strategies
· Experience working with large data sets and leveraging data analytics to support surveillance operations
2. Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of regulatory reporting frameworks and financial reporting standards
- Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
- Familiarity with SQL for data extraction and analysis
- Familiarity with software testing tools and methodologies (e.g., JIRA, Selenium)
3. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex financial data and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidelines to reporting processes
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
4. Soft Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
Working Environment:
· Full-time position based in Lake Mary, Florida
· Opportunities for growth and professional development in a dynamic, global team
Work Authorization
- Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
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
- Strong understanding of regulatory reporting frameworks and financial reporting standards
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.