Business Analyst with Capital Market

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Business Analyst for Capital Markets, with a focus on Middle Office and Back Office operations, in Chennai or Pune.

The role involves documenting requirements, preparing FSDs and solution documentation, and performing data extraction and analysis using SQL against RDBMS and non-RDBMS sources. Collaboration with business and technology teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of Capital Markets experience, specifically within Middle Office and Back Office operations.
• Hands-on experience in FSD (Functional Specification Document) preparation and Solution Documentation.
• Strong experience in data extraction and analysis using RDBMS and/or Non-RDBMS queries.
• Experience working with Agile sprint ceremonies as well as Waterfall methodology.
• Knowledge/experience with Broadridge Back Office applications, including: BPS, IMPACT, GLOSS.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to understand and document Capital Markets requirements.
• Prepare FSDs, solution documentation, business requirements, and process flows.
• Support data analysis and validation through database queries.
• Work across Middle Office and Back Office processes and applications.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate with development, testing, and business teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support requirements and functional analysis related to clearing and settlement processes.

Skills

Capital markets experience

Middle Office & Back Office

FSD preparation

Solution documentation

Data extraction & analysis

Agile & Waterfall

Broadridge BPS

Broadridge IMPACT

Broadridge GLOSS

Tools

Broadridge BPS

Broadridge IMPACT

Broadridge GLOSS

Job description

Job Description: Business Analyst – Capital Markets (Middle Office / Back Office)

Location: Chennai / Pune
Experience: 6–12 Years
Notice Period: Immediate Joiners
Domain: Capital Markets
Role: Business Analyst

Mandatory Skills

• Minimum 5–8 years of Capital Markets experience, specifically within Middle Office and Back Office operations.
• Hands-on experience in FSD (Functional Specification Document) preparation and Solution Documentation.
• Strong experience in data extraction and analysis using RDBMS and/or Non-RDBMS queries.
• Experience working with Agile sprint ceremonies as well as Waterfall methodology.
• Knowledge/experience with Broadridge Back Office applications, including:
  • BPS
  • IMPACT
  • GLOSS

Good to Have

• Experience with DTC/CDS processes related to Clearing and/or Settlement.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to understand and document Capital Markets requirements.
• Prepare FSDs, solution documentation, business requirements, and process flows.
• Support data analysis and validation through database queries.
• Work across Middle Office and Back Office processes and applications.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate with development, testing, and business teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support requirements and functional analysis related to clearing and settlement processes.