Business System Analyst, Banking And Financial Services, Consulting

Business Systems Analyst - Consultant, Banking & Financial Services Consulting

Location: Plano, Texas

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, is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

COGNIZANT CONSULTING

Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program, and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and is increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we are growing!

The Role

Our Banking and Financial Services (BFS) Consulting practice is looking for Business Analyst/s to join our team.

We're looking for a Consultants who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Business Analyst, this means creating high-quality client deliverables and taking ownership (with supervision) of producing client content and meeting client expectations; developing an expertise in your functional area, including obtaining certifications; contributing to Client Satisfaction and/or RFPs; supporting leadership and contributing to content development for service offerings; and participating in People Care initiatives and exhibiting personal leadership at all times. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.

Our solutions are in demand and we are passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Manage and collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document detailed requirements for app development projects.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria using JIRA
• Work closely with Product Owner/Manager to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Conduct thorough analysis of user feedback and data to drive product improvement and feature prioritization.
• Provide ongoing support to the development team by clarifying requirements and providing guidance on user stories.

Qualification

• Masters or MBA Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent relevant experience is a plus
• Hands-on experience in POS, LOS, AUS and other key mortgage integrations is preferred
• 5+ Forward mortgage originations industry experience in Business Analyst and/or Product Owner roles is required
• Experience working in an Agile environment and lean methodology
• Experience in data mapping and vendor integrations is preferred
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in operational app development projects, with expertise in utilizing tools like JIRA for project management.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in creating user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results within project deadlines.
• Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes
• The embodiment of Cognizant's Core Values of: Work as one, Raise the bar, Dare to innovate, Do the right thing, Own it
• Ability to be on-site or at the client location or cognizant location as needed.

Work Authorization

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

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. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.