Cognizant · 1 day ago
Senior Business Analyst – Banking & Finance – Global Consulting
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $102K/yrCognizant is a global community of experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. They are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive the end-to-end requirements lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and collaborating within Agile teams to optimize delivery quality.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end requirements lifecycle: elicitation, analysis, validation, and documentation
Create comprehensive artefacts including BRDs, Functional Specifications, Epics, Features, and User Stories with clear acceptance criteria
Ensure alignment with business objectives, regulatory needs, and technical feasibility
Collaborate within Agile and SAFe teams to support sprint planning, backlog refinement, PI planning, and continuous delivery
Partner with Product Owners to prioritize and groom the backlog for clarity and readiness
Facilitate Agile ceremonies and champion best practices to optimize delivery quality
Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders, product teams, and technical delivery groups
Translate business vision into actionable technical requirements and communicate complex concepts clearly
Build strong relationships across teams to ensure alignment and timely decision-making
Apply deep knowledge of banking processes, products, compliance requirements, and operational workflows to guide solution design
Provide insights to improve business processes, enhance customer experience, and support strategic initiatives
Strong understanding of banking domain concepts, regulatory frameworks, and financial operations
Strong hands-on experience with Data management and SQL
Proven experience in drafting Epics, Features, User Stories, and detailed requirement documentation
Solid knowledge of Agile and SAFe methodologies and tools
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Qualification
Required
Drive end-to-end requirements lifecycle: elicitation, analysis, validation, and documentation
Create comprehensive artefacts including BRDs, Functional Specifications, Epics, Features, and User Stories with clear acceptance criteria
Ensure alignment with business objectives, regulatory needs, and technical feasibility
Collaborate within Agile and SAFe teams to support sprint planning, backlog refinement, PI planning, and continuous delivery
Partner with Product Owners to prioritize and groom the backlog for clarity and readiness
Facilitate Agile ceremonies and champion best practices to optimize delivery quality
Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders, product teams, and technical delivery groups
Translate business vision into actionable technical requirements and communicate complex concepts clearly
Build strong relationships across teams to ensure alignment and timely decision-making
Apply deep knowledge of banking processes, products, compliance requirements, and operational workflows to guide solution design
Provide insights to improve business processes, enhance customer experience, and support strategic initiatives
Strong understanding of banking domain concepts, regulatory frameworks, and financial operations
Strong hands-on experience with Data management and SQL
Proven experience in drafting Epics, Features, User Stories, and detailed requirement documentation
Solid knowledge of Agile and SAFe methodologies and tools
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Preferred
Ability to bridge gaps between business vision and technical execution
Experience working in hybrid environments and managing distributed teams
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid holidays plus PTO
401(k) plan with contributions
Employee assistance programs
Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
Learning and development programs and certifications
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
Recent News
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