Senior Consultant

Business Analyst – Banking & Financial Services About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry and technology advisory capabilities, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who will help shape the future of capital markets consulting. Could it be you?

About The Role As a Business Analyst – Banking & Financial Services, you will make an impact by translating complex trading, regulatory, and data requirements into clear, actionable solutions that support front, middle, and back-office transformation initiatives. You will be a valued member of the Capital Markets Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, product owners, technology teams, and other consulting stakeholders.

In This Role, You Will

Document and analyze end-to-end trade lifecycle workflows, from order initiation and execution through financial reporting

Translate regulatory and compliance requirements into functional and technical specifications

Act as a subject matter expert supporting the integration of OMS, EMS, and downstream data platforms across asset classes

Perform impact and gap analysis related to trading models, risk calculations, and data transformations

Partner with business and technology teams to support UAT, production readiness, and post-deployment knowledge transfer

Work model At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a position requires 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. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on client, project, or business requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.

What You Must Have To Be Considered

3–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Consulting Analyst within Banking, or related financial services environments

Strong understanding of trade lifecycle processes across front, middle, and back office functions

Experience translating business and regulatory requirements into functional and technical documentation

Advanced SQL skills for data analysis and investigation across large financial datasets

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline

These will help you succeed

Hands-on experience with OMS, EMS, or trade lifecycle platforms

Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data providers such as Bloomberg or Refinitiv

Experience supporting regulatory initiatives, including reporting and compliance programs

Working knowledge of Python (Pandas, NumPy) or Excel VBA for financial data analysis

Exposure to risk, pricing, hedging, or settlement processes across asset classes

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter.

Compensation The annual base salary for this position is $87,000 – $102,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee assistance and wellbeing programs

Learning and development opportunities, including certifications and training programs

Post closing date Applications will be accepted until 03/03/2026.

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