COGNOS Reporting Business Analyst

Global Business Consulting Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Business Consulting Services is seeking a COGNOS Reporting Business Analyst to support the IT Risk Assessment & Platforms program within the Enterprise Supplier Risk Management System & Applications Management Team. The role focuses on developing reporting strategies and implementing reports for executive audiences.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in COGNOS Report Studio, strong SQL skills, and a track record in risk-related reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in business or operational analysis and reporting.
• 2+ years developing advanced reports using COGNOS Report Studio (10.1 or 10.2).
• SQL knowledge and understanding of relational databases.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented problem-solving skills.
• BS/BA degree; MA/MSc/MBA preferred.
• 3+ years in Operational, Technology or Operations Risk projects.
• Knowledge of COSO, COBIT, ITIL, OCC/FFIEC is a plus.
• Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• Track record presenting results to Senior Management.

Responsibilities

• Define standard and customized reporting to meet management requirements.
• Analyze complex data for reporting and trend analysis.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc queries for internal and executive audiences.
• Assist with COGNOS training for new users and knowledge transfer.
• Support technology to enable integrated reporting of the O&T Risk landscape.
• Influence stakeholders through effective communication and negotiation.
• Provide in-depth analysis to define problems and develop innovative solutions.

Skills

SQL

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

BS/BA degree

MA/MSc/MBA preferred

Tools

COGNOS Report Studio

Job description

COGNOS Reporting Business Analyst

This position will perform the duties of a COGNOS Business Analyst for the IT Risk Assessment & Platforms program within the Enterprise Supplier Risk Management System & Applications Management Team. The goal of this program is to identify opportunities for strengthening and enhancing the current operational risk management framework at Citi. This position will develop a reporting strategic plan and implement reports to achieve these objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Define standard and customized reporting to meet management requirements.
• Analyze complex data for reporting and/or performance (trend) analysis.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc queries for internal and executive audiences.
• Assist with COGNOS training to new users and knowledge transfer.
• Support technology to enable integrated reporting of the O&T Risk landscape.
• Persuade and influence stakeholders in other areas and occasional external parties through developed communication and negotiation skills.
• Provide in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

• Experience in business or operational analysis and reporting required.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of professional experience developing advanced reports using COGNOS Report Studio (10.1 or 10.2) required.
• SQL knowledge and an understanding of relational databases.
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, and ability to resolve issues.
• Advanced MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Minimum: BS/BA degree. Preferred: MA/M.Sc.//MBA degree.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Operational Risk, Technology Risk and/or Operations Risk related projects.
• Knowledge of standard Risk Management Control frameworks including COSO, COBIT, ITIL and regulatory guidelines including OCC and FFIEC are a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; very strong influencing, facilitation, and partnering skills.
• Track record of interfacing with and presenting results to Senior Management.
• Excellent follow-up skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task, strong leadership presence, strong team-orientation and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and strong analytical skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a complex environment with multi-location team structure.

Global Business Consulting Services Inc (GBCS) is a preferred staffing vendor for a Fortune 500 financial services company. No third party/agency candidates.