Business Analyst with Capital Market

Cognizant; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Business Analyst for Capital Markets (Middle Office / Back Office) to collaborate with business and technology teams, documenting requirements and processes. The role emphasizes FSD preparation, solution documentation, and data analysis using SQL/RDBMS.

You will participate in Agile ceremonies, liaise across middle and back office processes, and support clearing and settlement workflows. Immediate joiners preferred. Chennai/Pune on-site roles.

Qualifications

• 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

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

FSD preparation

Data extraction/analysis

Agile & Waterfall methodologies

Broadridge Back Office

Tools

SQL / Data queries

RDBMS / Non-RDBMS queries

Broadridge BPS/IMPACT/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.