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About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the Role

As a Senior Consultant (Business Analyst), you will make an impact by driving requirements gathering, business analysis, and solution design for leading insurance clients in Japan. You will be a valued member of the Consulting team, working collaboratively with client stakeholders, Cognizant colleagues, and IT/business teams.

In this role, you will:

• Lead requirements gathering sessions, organize and document user requirements, and manage changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as a key liaison between IT and business stakeholders, translating business needs into project charters and business cases.
• Analyze documentation and conduct research to develop comprehensive solutions for clients.
• Create functional and non-functional specifications, and support design, development, and testing to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Propose new processes/templates and support internal teams in scenario development and testing.

Work Model

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 4 days a week at the client office in Tokyo. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

What you must have to be considered

• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2 or above) and English (TOEIC 750+).
• 7+ years of relevant consulting experience, with a strong background in the life insurance domain.
• Demonstrated expertise in requirements gathering, business analysis, and solution design.
• Experience working with both business and technical stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Ability to propose process improvements and support testing teams.

These will help you succeed

• Experience with insurance systems and process transformation projects.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.