Cognizant - Project Management - BFS Domain

Project Management

Job Responsibilities :

- Understand business context and execute specific financial services client requirements

- Supporting the evolving operational reporting requirements of clients as their operations fabric undergoes transformation through application of operational excellence frameworks and better technologies

- Tactical requirements will include data management, data cleansing, data reconciliation, regular and ad hoc data analysis and reporting for various processes within the client business

- Understand (or can quickly come upto speed) multiple domains within the financial services space (Eg : capital markets IT and ops in both sell/buy sides) and think through the application of analytics in such areas

- Potential to develop problem resolution skills with strong analytical skills, sound judgment and ability to work effectively with clients and technical staff

- Assists in documenting requirement specifications and commitments, and executes assigned project tasks on time and on-specification

Job Requirements :

- Strong written, oral communication and presentation skills.

- High commitment to quality & QC processes

- Aptitude for financial data reporting

- Demonstrated ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues

- Multi tasking, relationship building and communication skills

- Detail oriented with the potential to work efficiently and independently with little supervision

- Understand requirements to maintain a secure and accurate data environment

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to include listening, verbal and written skills

- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under time pressure and handle multiple tasks/projects at the same time

- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team

Education/ Technical Skills/ Experience :

- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, or Information Systems.

- Overall 5-12 yrs of experience in Reporting (preferably in BFS domain)

- Project management experience

- 2+ years of Team handling experience

- 2 + years of work experience with SQL including running and understanding queries, stored procedures, and modifying them as needed

- 3 + Years of work experience required with Microsoft Access/ VBA programming

- 3 + years of work experience required with database tools like TOAD, Microsoft SQL Server, Access

- 2 + years of call center, banking operations or other financial industry experience preferred

- 2 + years of work experience with reporting tools like Business Objects

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint