AddressLead Business Analyst
At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an 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.
Role overview
What you’ll do
- Utilize expertise in the banking domain to drive requirements gathering and traceability within an Agile/SAFe framework.
- Track tasks efficiently and execute with speed and impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Communicate effectively, breaking down information granularly while also adapting communication style to different stakeholders.
- Prioritize requirements and manage the product backlog effectively.
- Demonstrate a self-starting attitude, taking on tasks beyond job description and seeing them through to completion.
- Foster innovative thinking to develop new solutions and continuously improve product and delivery processes.
- Conduct application demos with business stakeholders.
- Utilize estimation techniques in Agile for sprint and project planning, including financial planning.
What you bring to the role
- Bachelor's degree and/or product certificate required; graduate degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the banking domain.
- 5-7 years of experience in Product Owner or Agile-related delivery roles.
- Certification as a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and project management experience are considered assets.
- Experience or certification in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is preferred.
- Familiarity with banking products and processing systems is highly desired.
- Excellent communication skills, deep understanding of Agile methodologies, and a proven track record of success in driving product development within the banking sector.
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.
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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. 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.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at nacareers2@cognizant.com.
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Feb 21 2024
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.
