DA Payments

Cognizant; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to transform raw data into actionable insights that support strategic decisions. The role emphasizes advanced SQL, data visualization, and a strong understanding of business operations within a Payments-focused context.

The candidate will collect, analyze, and visualize data, build dashboards, and collaborate with product, marketing, finance and engineering teams to drive data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Data Analytics.
• Advanced SQL proficiency.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with large datasets and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Strong experience with data visualization/dashboarding tools (Looker).
• Payments domain experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis and SQL proficiency to collect, clean, and analyze datasets for trends and insights.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, marketing, finance and engineering to translate business needs into analytical solutions.
• Design interactive dashboards and communicate findings through visuals and data storytelling.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Data analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Statistics, Maths, CS

Tools

Looker

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Data Analyst with a strong analytical mindset. This crucial role requires advanced SQL and data visualization experience to transform raw data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. A deep understanding of business operations is essential.

Responsibilities

Data Analysis & SQL Proficiency: Collect clean and analyze datasets for trends, translate business needs into data solutions, conduct root cause analysis, optimize complex SQL queries, set up data pipelines and ETL.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product, marketing, finance and engineering translate business needs into analytical solutions, articulate insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Data Visualization & Reporting: Design interactive dashboards (e.g. Looker) and effectively communicate findings through visualizations and data storytelling.

Qualifications

Bachelors/Masters in Data Science, Statistics, Maths, Computer Science or related field.

6+ years in Data Analytics.

Advanced SQL and relational database proficiency.

Excellent analytical problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and presentation skills.

Experience with large datasets and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) a plus.

Strong experience with data visualization/dashboarding tools (e.g. Looker) is an added advantage.

Experience in Payments Domain is an added advantage.