SENIOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST INVESTMENT BANKING EXPERIENCE

Senior Business Systems Analyst Investment Banking Experience

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apartan energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst Experience on Investment Banking with 10 to 12 years of expertise to join our team in a hybrid work model. Experience in Banking, Payments, Cards domain is required. The ideal candidate will excel in Agile methodologies and business analysis contributing to strategic planning and execution. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business solutions that align with company goals and enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Business Analyst will play a crucial role in driving business success by leveraging their expertise in business analysis and planning. With a focus on the AGILE work model the candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business processes and deliver strategic insights. This role requires a deep understanding of business acumen and the ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

Minimum of 10-12 years' experience as Business Systems Analyst on Investment Banking domain, OTC & Securities, Front Office to Back Office to Risks to Accounting processes

Have very good understanding on Asset management Middle-office & Back-office functions

Experience in Asset classes like Equity, Fixed income, Derivatives & Foreign exchange

Understanding of system and business requirements and able to document them with proven experience

Preparation of Specifications, Design Testing and Release documents as per customer

Should have hands on experience in SQL Queries

Experience in creating user process documentation

Provide solutions when encountering problems/issues or initiate taskforce with relevant actors to propose solutions

Ensure deliveries are within the agreed timelines and efforts

Excellent written & verbal and communication skills

Experience in integration with inhouse/custom applications

Ability to work independently or as part of a team to achieve the desired result

Experience in Program/Project management responsibilities, Stakeholders communication

Experience in leading business & technical meetings

Testing

Writing test plans and test cases to ensure that enhancements made to applications meet client requirements and maintain application integrity.

Experience with functional manual testing

Experience reviewing technical or unit testing

Experience working with both waterfall and agile methodology

Software skills required: Excel, Visio, Teams, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, Communications skills

Working arrangements

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 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in New York, NY. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Note: 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.

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role.

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.

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.

Other employment-related information

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