Lead Data Analyst - Insurance domain
Top Benefits
About the role
Role: Senior Data Analyst – Insurance Domain
About Cognizant
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.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst with strong expertise in the Insurance domain to support data-driven initiatives across complex, enterprise-scale environments. In this role, you will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to analyze, curate, and deliver high-quality data solutions that enable informed decision-making.
You will contribute to data integration, data warehousing, and analytics initiatives, leveraging modern cloud platforms and best practices in data management.
Responsibilities
Analyze, validate, and interpret complex datasets to support business and technology decisions.
Partner with business stakeholders to gather and understand end-to-end data requirements, from ingestion through curation.
Perform hands-on data profiling and write SQL queries to analyze and validate data.
Support master data management, data integration, and data warehousing or data lake initiatives.
Provide inputs and recommendations to data modelers based on business and analytical requirements.
Develop and maintain high-quality data documentation artifacts within project timelines.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Contribute to analytics solutions in large-scale, data-centric environments, including Big Data platforms.
Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience as a Data Analyst in enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of the Insurance domain , including underwriting concepts.
Experience working with Global IQX and integrating with third-party platforms such as Salesforce .
3+ years of experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or similar).
Hands-on experience with SQL for data analysis, validation, and issue resolution.
Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional data models, and analytics-ready data structures.
Experience delivering data documentation in organizations of similar size and complexity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on large-scale data programs in regulated industries.
Exposure to Big Data environments supporting advanced analytics use cases.
Prior experience with data governance or data quality initiatives.
Why Cognizant
Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact data initiatives.
Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work culture.
Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
Exposure to leading-edge technologies and global clients.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary and Other Compensation (Canada – Ontario)
Applications will be accepted until May 31 st , 2026.
The annual salary for this position is expected to range from CAD $[95,000] – $[115,000] , depending on experience, skills, and other qualifications.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program , based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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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Benefits (Canada)
Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, which may include:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Access to well‑being programs, learning resources, and career development opportunities
Benefits are provided in accordance with applicable plan documents and eligibility criteria.
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About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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Lead Data Analyst - Insurance domain
Top Benefits
About the role
Role: Senior Data Analyst – Insurance Domain
About Cognizant
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.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst with strong expertise in the Insurance domain to support data-driven initiatives across complex, enterprise-scale environments. In this role, you will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to analyze, curate, and deliver high-quality data solutions that enable informed decision-making.
You will contribute to data integration, data warehousing, and analytics initiatives, leveraging modern cloud platforms and best practices in data management.
Responsibilities
Analyze, validate, and interpret complex datasets to support business and technology decisions.
Partner with business stakeholders to gather and understand end-to-end data requirements, from ingestion through curation.
Perform hands-on data profiling and write SQL queries to analyze and validate data.
Support master data management, data integration, and data warehousing or data lake initiatives.
Provide inputs and recommendations to data modelers based on business and analytical requirements.
Develop and maintain high-quality data documentation artifacts within project timelines.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Contribute to analytics solutions in large-scale, data-centric environments, including Big Data platforms.
Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience as a Data Analyst in enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of the Insurance domain , including underwriting concepts.
Experience working with Global IQX and integrating with third-party platforms such as Salesforce .
3+ years of experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or similar).
Hands-on experience with SQL for data analysis, validation, and issue resolution.
Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional data models, and analytics-ready data structures.
Experience delivering data documentation in organizations of similar size and complexity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on large-scale data programs in regulated industries.
Exposure to Big Data environments supporting advanced analytics use cases.
Prior experience with data governance or data quality initiatives.
Why Cognizant
Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact data initiatives.
Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work culture.
Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
Exposure to leading-edge technologies and global clients.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary and Other Compensation (Canada – Ontario)
Applications will be accepted until May 31 st , 2026.
The annual salary for this position is expected to range from CAD $[95,000] – $[115,000] , depending on experience, skills, and other qualifications.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program , based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
[careers.co...nizant.com]
Benefits (Canada)
Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, which may include:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Access to well‑being programs, learning resources, and career development opportunities
Benefits are provided in accordance with applicable plan documents and eligibility criteria.
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About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.