Business Analysis Manager

About the Position

Business Analysis Manager

We are seeking a Business Analysis Manager to oversee governance and testing of SOX AI controls within hybrid work arrangements focusing on robust risk management and compliance for enterprise financial systems. This role will manage control assessment across SOC1 frameworks, SAP GRC, and EBS GRC environments driving high-quality analysis, documentation, and remediation that support accurate reporting, resilient operations, and responsible technology adoption for global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive analysis of SOX AI controls testing activities to ensure robust design and operating effectiveness of automated and manual controls across complex enterprise platforms supporting accurate financial reporting and trustworthy AI-enabled processes.
• Oversee end-to-end control testing cycles for SOC1 Type1 and Type2 frameworks including planning, walkthroughs, evidence collection, and deficiency evaluation to strengthen assurance over outsourced services and internal operations.
• Provide structured guidance to project and operations teams on control objectives, risk scenarios, and compliance expectations so that technical implementations align with documented control requirements and audit standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional workshops to translate regulatory and assurance requirements related to SAAE18 and SSAE16 into clear test procedures, documentation templates, and remediation actions that are easy for stakeholders to follow.
• Drive optimization of SAP GRC risk management configurations by assessing rule sets, workflows, and risk scoring methods to improve transparency, reduce control conflicts, and support timely detection of access and process issues.
• Manage governance activities within EBS GRC environments by monitoring key risk indicators, reviewing control exceptions, and validating that mitigation plans are executed and documented with consistent quality.
• Collaborate with finance, technology, and operations teams to map end-to-end processes and identify control points where AI components, integrations, or data flows may introduce new risks requiring tailored control responses.
• Develop clear business requirements and test scripts for control enhancements ensuring that changes to SAP and EBS platforms preserve compliance coverage while improving user experience and operational efficiency.
• Monitor control testing results and trend data to prepare concise management reports that highlight risk concentrations, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities enabling informed decision-making by senior stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audit activities by organizing evidence, explaining process flows, and clarifying control operation reducing rework and promoting consistent understanding of the risk and control landscape.
• Guide adoption of hybrid work practices for control testing and analysis tasks by defining secure collaboration methods, documentation standards, and communication routines that maintain productivity and data protection.
• Contribute domain insight into cards and payments processes when applicable by identifying unique transactional risks, settlement dependencies, and compliance obligations that should be reflected in control design and monitoring activities.
• Advance continuous improvement across governance and control testing activities by recommending pragmatic enhancements to methodologies, tools, and metrics that help the organization manage risk responsibly and support societal trust in financial systems.

Requirements

• Technical Skills:

  • SOX AI Controls Testing
  • SOC1(Type1&2)/SAAE18/SSAE16
  • SAP GRC Risk Management
  • EBS-GRC (Gov Risk &Compliance)

• Domain Skills:

  • Cards & Payments

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.

Additional employment information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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