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System Analyst

Cognizant
Full-time
On-site
Digital

We are looking for a highly capable and experienced System Analyst with deep domain expertise in Group Wholesale Banking (Financing Solutions, Trade Services, Cash & Liquidity Management and Treasury), including Retail and Global Markets products. The ideal candidate will serve as a techno-functional leader in the Data Domain, driving strategic alignment, solution relevance, and business-technology integration.

Understanding the business context of Wholesale Banking is essential to:

  • Design and deliver data solutions aligned with business priorities
  • Translate complex banking requirements into scalable data architectures
  • Strengthen collaboration with business stakeholders and product teams
  • Drive innovation and value creation through data-driven insights

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and decompose requirements across Wholesale Banking, Retail, and Global Markets domains
  • Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications for data solutions
  • Design and validate data models including Teradata FSDM, Dimensional Models, and Reporting Tables
  • Perform data profiling and write query scripts for analysis and testing
  • Map data attributes from key product systems such as:
    • Silver Lake Core Banking
    • FITAS Trade Finance
    • Murex - Treasury
    • SAP GL
  • Author detailed documentation including Functional Specifications, Solution Designs, and Training Manuals
  • Develop and execute test strategies and scripts for data validation and solution integrity
  • Collaborate with data architects, engineers, and business teams to ensure solution alignment and delivery
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support strategic decision-making

Required Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Functional BA and/or System Analyst in the banking domain, preferably within Wholesale Banking.
  • Strong techno-functional expertise in data architecture and business analysis.
  • Deep understanding of Wholesale Banking products and services.
  • Functional domain knowledge on Regulatory Compliance Framework, AML/CFT/Sanctions, Fraud Risk Management and Compliance in Business Operations.
  • Proficient in data profiling, SQL scripting, and data validation techniques.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing data models for enterprise-scale solutions.
  • Familiarity with core banking and financial systems listed above.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage large volumes of information.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in data governance, data quality, and metadata management
  • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in banking
  • Exposure to Agile methodologies and enterprise data platforms
  • Certifications in Business Analysis, Data Management, or related fields (e.g., CBAP, DAMA)

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