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 Git Hub 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 Git Hub 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