Fraud Business Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Business Analyst specialized in Fraud Risk Management within Banking & Financial Services. The role involves partnering with business, technology, and operations teams to define requirements, analyze fraud risks, and enhance anti-fraud solutions while driving end-to-end project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong BA experience in BFSI, expertise in fraud rules and data analysis, and proficiency in SQL and analytics.

Qualifications

• SDLC and Agile Business Analysis experience.
• Banking/Financial Services domain experience.
• Fraud Risk Management expertise.
• SQL proficiency and data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather business and functional requirements and prepare BRD/FRD/FSD documents.
• Perform business, impact, gap and system analyses for projects and enhancements.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of assigned projects/workstreams.
• Collaborate with Development, QA, and Business teams throughout the SDLC lifecycle.
• Support UAT, regression testing, and production deployments.
• Act as the primary contact for stakeholders across business and technology teams.
• Conduct requirement walkthroughs and knowledge-transfer sessions for Development and QA teams.

Skills

Fraud Risk

SQL

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Mgmt

Requirements Gathering

Education

MBA

BE/B.Tech

BSc Computer Science

Tools

Actimize

Mantas

SAS

Job description

Business Analyst – Fraud Risk Management (Banking & Financial Services)

Location: Pune/Chennai

Experience: 4-12 Years

Notice Period: Immediate to 60 days

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with expertise in Fraud Risk Management within the Banking and Financial Services domain. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, and operations teams to define requirements, analyze fraud risks, enhance anti-fraud solutions, and drive end-to-end project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather business and functional requirements and prepare BRD, FRD, and FSD documents.


• Perform Business Analysis, Impact Analysis, Gap Analysis, and System Analysis for projects and enhancement initiatives.


• Manage end-to-end delivery of assigned projects/workstreams.


• Collaborate with Development, QA, and Business teams throughout the SDLC lifecycle.


• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and production deployments.


• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders across business and technology teams.


• Conduct requirement walkthroughs and knowledge-transfer sessions for Development and QA teams.


• Assist in production support activities and help resolve critical business issues.


• Work on enterprise-wide initiatives and participate in front-to-back testing activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4-12 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Banking/Financial Services.


• Strong experience in Fraud Risk Management and anti-fraud programs/solutions.


• Hands-on experience with fraud rules, scenarios, fraud monitoring, and fraud data analysis.


• Good understanding of fraud typologies, fraud prevention, and mitigation techniques.


• Experience in Data Analysis, Data Mapping, and Data Exploration from a fraud perspective.


• Proficiency in SQL and MS Excel.


• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.


• Experience conducting workshops with business, operations, and technology stakeholders.


• Ability to communicate fraud roadmaps, enhancements, and recommendations to business partners.


• Strong stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Fraud Management products/tools such as Actimize, Mantas, SAS, or similar platforms.


• Knowledge of emerging technologies and fraud detection use cases.


• Exposure to AML, KYC, and Sanctions domains.


• Understanding of Payments, Capital Markets, Financial Instruments, and other BFSI areas.

Education & Certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, BE/B.Tech, B.Sc. Computer Science, or equivalent.

Preferred Certifications:

• CAMS


• CAMI


• SAFe PO/PM


• CSM


• CSPO

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong ownership and ability to work independently.


• Structured and methodical thinker.


• Proactive, diligent, and self-motivated.


• Strong team player with a willingness to learn quickly.


• Ability to perform under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Mandatory Requirements:

• SDLC and Agile Business Analysis experience.


• Banking/Financial Services domain experience.


• Fraud Risk Management expertise.


• SQL proficiency and data analysis experience.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.