Sr. Business Analyst, Property

Senior Business Analyst – P&C Insurance, Global ConsultingLocation: Toronto, ONWork Model: Hybrid (Client site and Cognizant office presence required)About Cognizant ConsultingCognizant 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 RoleAs a Senior Business Analyst within our Property & Casualty Insurance practice, you will play a pivotal role in driving requirements management and solution design for strategic transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insights and system capabilities.What You’ll DoLead requirements gathering and documentation for P&C insurance transformation programmes.Collaborate with business and technical teams to define functional specifications and user stories.Analyse and validate business processes, data flows, and system interactions.Support Guidewire product implementations and enhancements (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and walkthroughs to elicit and refine requirements.Ensure traceability and alignment of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.Provide input into test planning, UAT, and defect triage.Act as a liaison between business users and technology teams to ensure solution integrity.What You Must Have to Be ConsideredMinimum 5-8 years of experience in business analysis, with a strong focus on requirements management.Proven expertise in Property & Casualty Insurance domain (mandatory).Experience with Guidewire products (preferred).Experience with Rating (preferred)Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.These Will Help You SucceedFamiliarity with Agile delivery methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).Experience working in consulting or client-facing environments.Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.Embodiment of Cognizant’s Core Values:Work as OneDare to InnovateRaise the BarDo the Right ThingOwn ItWork 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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.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. We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $87,000 - $110,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Work AuthorizationApplicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.