We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our AIA team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory compliance and governance domain. This hybrid role requires a strategic thinker who can drive business outcomes and contribute to the company success. **We are Cognizant Artificial Intelligence:** Digital technologies, including analytics and AI, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before. However, clients need new business models built from analyzing customers and business operations at every angle to really understand them. With the power to apply artificial intelligence and data science to business decisions via enterprise data management solutions, we help leading companies prototype, refine, validate, and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks. **In this role, you will:** + Lead the analysis and planning of business strategies to ensure alignment with company goals. + Oversee the development and implementation of business processes to improve efficiency. + Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support decision-making. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scope. + Develop detailed business requirements documents and ensure they are accurately translated into technical specifications. + Conduct regular reviews of business processes to identify areas for improvement. + Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and governance standards in all business activities. + Monitor and report on key performance indicators to track progress and identify trends. + Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather stakeholder input and drive consensus. + Support the development of business cases and feasibility studies for new initiatives. + Provide training and guidance to junior analysts to enhance their skills and knowledge. + Manage relationships with external partners and vendors to ensure successful project delivery. + Utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques to solve complex business problems. **What you’ll need to succeed (required skills):** + Possess a strong background in Business Analysis & Planning with 14 to 18 years of experience. + Have domain expertise in regulatory compliance and governance. + Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. + Exhibit strong communication and collaboration abilities. + Show proficiency in developing business requirements and technical specifications. + Have experience in conducting workshops and facilitating meetings. **What will help you stand out (Preferred skills):** + Banking domain knowledge. At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role. **Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.** **Working Arrangements:** We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring **3 days a week** in our client's office in Toronto location. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. **Note:** The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.