**This returnship program is for female candidates who has career break of minimum 12 months due to various reasons and ready to continue with their career again.** **Location:** Hyderabad **Experience:** · 6+ years’ experience as Business Analyst with direct interactions with business users · 3+ years of experience in delivering Insurance related projects Need an **Agile Business Analyst (BA)** focused on gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements within an Agile framework, ensuring clear communication and alignment between stakeholders and the development team. **MUST HAVE** **Requirements Gathering and Analysis:** · Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into clear, concise user stories. · Analyze business processes and identify areas for improvement. · Document requirements in a format suitable for Agile development, such as user stories or backlog items. **Product Backlog Management:** · Maintain and refine the product backlog, ensuring it is prioritized and ready for development. · Facilitate backlog refinement sessions with the development team to ensure clarity and understanding of requirements. · Communication and Collaboration: · Act as a bridge between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring clear communication and alignment. · Facilitate sprint planning and other Agile events. · Provide clear and concise documentation of requirements and decisions. **Agile Methodologies:** · Understand and apply Agile principles and practices, such as Scrum or Kanban. · Be adaptable to changing requirements and priorities. · Embrace continuous improvement and feedback. **Documentation:** · Create and maintain documentation, such as requirements specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria. · Ensure that documentation is clear, concise, and easily accessible to all stakeholders. **GOOD TO HAVE** · 1-2 years experience in RPA (Robotics Process Automation) · 1-2 years experience as a Scrum Master · 1-2 years experience as a Project Manager **Other Skills:** · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team. · Knowledge of relevant business domains and technologies **Domain:** · Domain expert in Insurance - Property & Casualty, Commercial & Specialty Insurance, Life & Annuities, Pensions, Retirements, Reinsurance, various Insurance products · Experience in various areas such as New Business, Policy Servicing, Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, Ratings & Pricing areas · Familiarity with insurance products, policies, and processes. · Knowledge of industry regulations and standards. 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.