Cognizant

Consumer Lending Business Consultant, BFS Consulting

Pune, MH, IN

Contract
11 days ago
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Summary

Exp : 9+ Years

Location : Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad

Notice Period : Immediate Joiners till 60 days NP

Education : Candidates with MBA preferred

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned consultant with extensive domain expertise in lending processes and a strong record of leadership. The ideal candidate has successfully managed a team of Business Analysts, driving strategic proposals, developing comprehensive Points of View (PoVs), and authoring white papers to support business growth and innovation.

Domain Expertise

  • Deep understanding of retail and commercial lending domains—preferably within consumer lending.
  • Expertise across the full lending lifecycle—from originations, servicing, collections, and receivables to delinquency management, foreclosure, loan securitization, and secondary loan trading.
  • Experience with financial software or Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products is a plus.

Business Analysis Skills

  • Led and mentored a team of BA’s, fostering best practices and driving continuous professional development.
  • Led requirements gathering sessions with key stakeholders to capture critical business needs.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation, including Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Requirement Documents (FRD).
  • Created detailed As-Is and To-Be process flows that clearly illustrate current operations and future improvements.
  • Extensive experience in translating requirements into EPICs, user stories, and functional specifications, while working in Agile environments and throughout the SDLC.

Business Development

  • Led the preparation and solutioning of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives.
  • Led the development of compelling Points of View (PoVs) that articulate innovative, strategic recommendations tailored to client challenges.
  • Authored influential white papers to showcase solutions and emerging industry trends.
  • Worked closely with diverse teams to ensure proposals and strategic documents were well-aligned with market trends and business goals.
  • Regularly presented findings, process flows, and strategic recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Leadership & Team Management

  • Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
  • Provided strategic direction and continuous performance feedback to ensure the team’s growth and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for leadership, effectively managing cross-functional initiatives and complex stakeholder engagements.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

  • Served as a key liaison between business units, technical teams, and external partners to ensure seamless communication and project execution.
  • Demonstrated strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment.
  • Independently managed multiple projects simultaneously, monitoring milestones to guarantee timely delivery of key components.

Interested candidates can feel free to share your updated resume to [email protected] / [email protected]

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