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Business Analyst - Fund Accounting

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The Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

About Cognizant Consulting

To be digital, companies today must have organizational velocity approaching speed of light while providing individualized offerings that result in fanatical levels of customer satisfaction—all with laser-focused cost control. And from applications to infrastructure, processes to operational models and interfaces to experiences—there are digital forces driving change in every part of our clients’ organization. At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game—across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our approach is built around elevating business understanding of the aspirations and unique abilities of customers and employees and by building these relationships based on trust and value.

More information? Please visit https://www.cognizant.com/consulting

Job Summary

Business Analyst - Fund Accounting

Team member for the Data Delivery and Channels - Fund Services Team

Proficient Business Functional Analyst with 6 years in fund accounting principles and hands-on ability to query and analyse data across enterprise databases This role sits at the intersection of business analysis and technology supporting client onboarding workflows within asset servicing operations The ideal candidate bridges functional finance knowledge with data literacy able to interpret fund accounting logic validate data integrity and translate business requirements into actionable techniques.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Oversee design and rollout of client facing reports dashboards and performance analytics aligned with SLAs and regulatory expectations

  • Responsible for product management of complex data and reporting projects and programs for new business and existing business

  • Collaborates with internal Key Partners and clients to facilitate the data delivery strategy tailored to client specific requirements including custom data transformation

  • Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the accounting function leveraging technology and best practices

  • Demonstrates knowledge in fund and client accounting ensuring high quality service delivery

  • Strong expertise in data hydration warehousing transformation and cloud native data architecture

  • Continuously grow and develop skills across AIML and GenAI and increase business acumen

  • Support client onboarding vendor integrations and managed service engagements by providing technical specifications and solution architecture for data flows

  • Technical proficiency in tools such as SQL Python ETL platforms API gateways Snowflake Databricks and metadata management platforms

Key Descriptions:

  • Oversee design and rollout of client-facing reports, dashboards, and performance analytics aligned with SLAs and regulatory expectations.

  • Responsible for product management of complex data and reporting projects and programs for new business and existing business.

  • Collaborates with internal Key Partners and clients to facilitate the data delivery strategy tailored to client specific requirements, including custom data transformation.

  • Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the accounting function, leveraging technology and best practices.

  • Demonstrates knowledge in fund and client accounting, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

  • Strong expertise in data hydration, warehousing, transformation, and cloud-native data architecture

  • Continuously grow and develop skills across AI/ML and GenAI and increase business acumen

  • Support client onboarding, vendor integrations, and managed service engagements by providing technical specifications and solution architecture for data flows.

  • Technical proficiency in tools such as SQL, Python, ETL platforms, API gateways, Snowflake, Databricks, and metadata management platforms.

Fund Accounting Domain

  • Provide subject matter expertise across core fund accounting functions: NAV calculation, trade capture, position reconciliation, income processing, corporate actions, and financial reporting

  • Support technology implementations or upgrades involving fund accounting platforms (e.g., SimCorp Dimension, Geneva, InvestOne, Advent, or Charles River)

  • Work with operations and technology teams to define and validate accounting rules, booking logic, and P&L attribution models

  • Analyse and document data flows between order management systems (OMS), portfolio management systems (PMS), custodians, and fund accounting platforms

  • Support regulatory and audit requirements including IFRS/GAAP accounting treatment, fund-level tax reporting, and investor allocations

Client Onboarding Domain

  • Lead requirements gathering and process design for end-to-end client onboarding workflows, including KYC/AML, account setup, legal documentation, and data provisioning

  • Work closely with compliance, legal, operations, and relationship management teams to streamline onboarding journeys and reduce time-to-live for new clients and funds

  • Define and document integration requirements between CRM platforms, onboarding tools (e.g., Salesforce, Fenergo, SSIS), and downstream fund administration systems

  • Identify automation opportunities within onboarding processes and support RPA or workflow tooling implementations


What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.

Your path to Cognizant

Wondering what to expect after you apply? Here’s a peek at our recruitment process—and keep in mind that not all candidates advance through every step and the process may vary depending on your role and location.

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Step 1: Application

Find an open role that aligns with your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Consider joining our Talent Community if you don’t find the right opportunity.

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Step 2: Recruiter call

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short introductory call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills align with the role.

Step 3: Interview(s)

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll meet with one of our hiring managers. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Final decision

Our hiring team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This process may take some time because we want to get it right—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our teams achieve incredible things when they feel fully supported. That’s why our benefits program is built around the diverse needs of our people—so they can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation is competitive and reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, discount programs, etc.

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Physical and mental wellbeing

Physical and mental wellbeing

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

Your Career, Your Way
Your career, your way

Your career, your way

With 90% of our associates building skills through GenAI training, job shadowing, industry certifications and more, you have everything you need to build a full career.

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Real-world impact

Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

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