Business Analyst – Consulting Manager – Banking and Financial Services

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry and technology advisory capability, we deliver innovative solutions for Fortune 500 clients.

About The Role

As a Business Analyst – Consulting Manager – Banking and Financial Services, you will enable data-driven and technology-led transformation by translating complex business needs into actionable requirements. You will partner with business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions focused on risk, compliance, and AI-driven initiatives.

In this Role, You Will

• Gather and document business and functional requirements using BRDs, FRDs, and user stories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across risk, compliance, and enterprise programs.
• Translate business needs into structured and actionable requirements.
• Support Agile delivery including backlog grooming and sprint planning.
• Drive process engineering improvements and optimization initiatives.
• Support AI and model documentation for GenAI platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and OpenAI Codex.
• Contribute to enterprise initiatives including risk-based provisioning and modernization efforts.
• Ensure alignment, traceability, and delivery success across teams.

Work Model

This is a remote position open to candidates based in Teaneck, NJ, or Charlotte, NC. Work expectations may vary slightly based on project needs.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in consulting or enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in requirement gathering, BRD/FRD creation, and Agile delivery.
• Experience with AI-enabled developer platforms such as GitHub Copilot or Codex
• Experience in risk, compliance, or security-related initiatives.
• Experience with process engineering and business optimization.
• Familiarity with AI/GenAI concepts and documentation standards.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

These Will Help You Succeed

• Experience in regulated industries such as banking or financial services.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Compensation (Pay Transparency)

Base salary range $110,000 – $129,500 annually, depending on experience, skills, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• 17 Paid holidays plus PTO
• Paid parental leave and family-support programs
• Learning and development programs and certifications