Consultant – Data Analytics

Description

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 our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role

As a Consultant – Data Analytics, you will make an impact by supporting strategic Finance and Risk transformation initiatives for a leading Canadian banking client. You will be a valued member of the Banking & Financial Services team and work collaboratively with Finance, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable insights, reporting solutions, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

In this role, you will:

Act as a Business Systems Analyst on the Finance & Risk Platform (FRP) program, gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements from Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Operations stakeholders

Conduct current-state assessments of reporting and data processes, define target-state KPIs and success measures, and identify opportunities for process optimization and automation

Support OFSAA analytics and Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) migration initiatives, including data validation, reconciliation, and analysis of finance and risk metrics

Build and maintain executive-level dashboards, reports, and analytical solutions using Power BI, Tableau, and Sigma Computing

Drive the end-to-end project lifecycle including requirements gathering, testing, UAT coordination, go-live support, post-implementation measurement, and data governance activities

Work model – Onsite

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring time in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario.

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.

What you must have to be considered

1–3 years of experience in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, or Business Systems Analysis within Banking, Financial Services, or related industries

Experience gathering and documenting business, functional, and reporting requirements from business stakeholders

Hands-on experience with SQL and at least one business intelligence platform such as Power BI, Tableau, or Sigma Computing

Experience performing data analysis, validation, reconciliation, and reporting activities

Familiarity with Finance, Risk, Regulatory Reporting, or Compliance data domains

Experience working with cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks

Strong written communication skills with experience creating SOPs, process documentation, operating models, or business artifacts

Experience supporting UAT planning, test execution, defect tracking, and business validation activities

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Experience working within Agile delivery environments

These will help you succeed

Experience with Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications (OFSAA) and Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC)

Snowflake certification

Experience developing executive dashboards and performance reporting solutions

Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation use cases

Experience authoring Target Operating Model (TOM) documentation and operational procedures

Knowledge of Finance and Risk reporting concepts within Banking and Financial Services

Experience supporting data governance, data quality, and regulatory reporting initiatives

Familiarity with AI-enabled analytics capabilities, including Copilot-style insights, analytics agents, and Snowflake Cortex

Ability to identify and implement workflow automation opportunities that reduce manual effort and improve reporting efficiency

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. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $70,000 - $80,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.