Job Description

Junior Business Analyst Intuition engineered® At Cognizant, we help our clients do what others can’t—operate with human insight, but at superhuman speed. So, they get ahead. And stay ahead. Intuition engineered | Cognizant New technologies and data are transforming industries, society and even the workplace. With rapidly evolving technologies, changing consumer preferences and oftentimes competing channels, many organizations struggle to transform to meet the challenges of the always connected digital world. About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting (CC) works with the world´s leading organizations to provide collaborative solutions to their technology-driven transformation challenges with innovative ideas embraced by their customers. With over 4,000 professionals around the world, the CC team is a fast-growing, high performing organization that is continually expanding its client base. Today, increasing globalization, rapidly evolving technology and a changing generation of workers and customers are challenging business assumptions. These are the forces that are transforming the way organisations compete and innovate. At Cognizant, we call this the Future of Work - and it is no longer in the Future. In Cognizant’s Consulting division, our clients engage with us to help them think and run differently to find new ways of meeting their customers’ needs and capitalizing on our experience and insight in new industry thinking like the Future of Work concept. We are looking for driven, passionate young professionals to join our diverse and international colleagues within our Business and Technology Consulting teams, who provide consulting services to our clients across industry sectors. Position Overview By joining as a Junior Consultant, you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant employees on consulting assignments, delivering solutions to our clients, many of whom are well-known brands.  Responsibilities Once assigned to a client engagement, you will provide consulting activities in a variety of disciplines. Your first assignment could involve any combination of business requirements gathering and evaluation, process flow documentation and analysis, stakeholder assessment and management, or project management and governance. Training and development Prior to starting your client engagement, you will attend an induction program, where you will learn about our history, vision and culture, our global delivery model and our processes, tools and methodologies. Throughout your first year we will closely follow your progress and offer mentoring, training and support by our own Academy to help you build the career of your dreams. This program has very high visibility with our Executive team and provides you with a tremendous opportunity for personal and professional growth within a structured and dynamic development program. Requirements - Master’s degree (technology- or business-related degrees are desirable but not essential) - Primarily we are looking for individuals who approach every task/role with a positive outlook and demonstrate the Cognizant values both internally and with our clients. - Eagerness to learn and curiosity are important traits, as well as ability to work effectively together with people with different background and experiences. Ability to ask informed questions and listen will enable your success as well as demonstrating appropriate professional behaviour. We are looking for: - Strong problem solving and analytical skills - Ability to work collaboratively with global project teams - Strong communication (written and verbal) and social skills - Ability to work to tight timelines and quality standards - Good knowledge of the MS Office suite - Willingness to travel and work away from home from time to time - Fluent in Dutch and business English The Personal traits that are required are: - Flexibility: understands the need to adjust to situations that involve changing tasks and/or locations, shifting priorities or ambiguity - Continuous learning, ambition to develop self and others - Building and nurturing relationships and networks, within own organization and client’s organizations - Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and willing to take on responsibility. - Presents solutions to problems, not just the problems when seeking support - Focusses on customer value, while keen to understand how to build and develop business - Seeks guidance from manager and other colleagues actively - Keen on working in a multi-cultural environment - Sensitive, adapts way of working, language and consulting skills to match different working environments We offer: - A career in one of the largest and fastest growing digital and technology services providers worldwide - A competitive salary - A comprehensive training program - An exciting international environment - Opportunity to work for the large multinationals and other leading companies - Personal development in hard and soft skills About Cognizant Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 205 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant. Diversity and Inclusion at Cognizant At Cognizant, we believe diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our ability to execute successfully and consistently over the long term. We recognize that our people are our most important asset. We strive to create an environment where all associates feel comfortable to be themselves, feel accepted and can therefore thrive both personally and professionally. We continue to drive D&I throughout our organization to unlock the insights, imagination and innovation of our associates, as well as reflect the diversity of our clients and communities. We are a European Top Employer and continually drive employment recognition and engagement through employee-friendly policies and affinity groups such as “Women in Cognizant Consulting”, “Women Empowered”, “Embrace LGBTQ+” and “Race Equality Network”. Are you interested? Please submit your application online. Should you have any questions regarding Cognizant as a company or the position itself, you are welcome to contact Recruitment Manager Arthur Sinke via arthur.sinke@cognizant.com. We read applications fast and hold interviews with interesting candidates on an ongoing basis so please submit your application as soon as possible.