About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About the role
As a Consultant – Data Analytics, you will make an impact by supporting strategic Finance and Risk transformation initiatives for a leading Canadian banking client. You will be a valued member of the Banking & Financial Services team and work collaboratively with Finance, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable insights, reporting solutions, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
In this role, you will:
Act as a Business Systems Analyst on the Finance & Risk Platform (FRP) program, gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements from Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Operations stakeholders
Conduct current-state assessments of reporting and data processes, define target-state KPIs and success measures, and identify opportunities for process optimization and automation
Support OFSAA analytics and Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) migration initiatives, including data validation, reconciliation, and analysis of finance and risk metrics
Build and maintain executive-level dashboards, reports, and analytical solutions using Power BI, Tableau, and Sigma Computing
Drive the end-to-end project lifecycle including requirements gathering, testing, UAT coordination, go-live support, post-implementation measurement, and data governance activities
Work model – Onsite
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring time in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario.
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 must have to be considered
1–3 years of experience in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, or Business Systems Analysis within Banking, Financial Services, or related industries
Experience gathering and documenting business, functional, and reporting requirements from business stakeholders
Hands-on experience with SQL and at least one business intelligence platform such as Power BI, Tableau, or Sigma Computing
Experience performing data analysis, validation, reconciliation, and reporting activities
Familiarity with Finance, Risk, Regulatory Reporting, or Compliance data domains
Experience working with cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks
Strong written communication skills with experience creating SOPs, process documentation, operating models, or business artifacts
Experience supporting UAT planning, test execution, defect tracking, and business validation activities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Experience working within Agile delivery environments
These will help you succeed
Experience with Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications (OFSAA) and Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC)
Snowflake certification
Experience developing executive dashboards and performance reporting solutions
Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation use cases
Experience authoring Target Operating Model (TOM) documentation and operational procedures
Knowledge of Finance and Risk reporting concepts within Banking and Financial Services
Experience supporting data governance, data quality, and regulatory reporting initiatives
Familiarity with AI-enabled analytics capabilities, including Copilot-style insights, analytics agents, and Snowflake Cortex
Ability to identify and implement workflow automation opportunities that reduce manual effort and improve reporting efficiency
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 listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $70,000 - $80,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Over Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is een bouwer van AI-oplossingen en een leverancier van technologiediensten. Wij slaan de brug tussen AI-investeringen en ondernemingswaarde door het bouwen van full-stack AI-oplossingen voor onze klanten. Onze diepgaande kennis van sectoren, processen en engineering stelt ons in staat om de unieke context van een organisatie te verankeren in technologische systemen. Deze systemen versterken het menselijk potentieel, realiseren tastbare resultaten en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op cognizant.ai of @cognizant.
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