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Cognizant

Analyst - CIS Business Development

Cognizant

Chicago, IL 60290Full Time
Senior LevelBusiness Analyst
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Job Description

Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a qualified Business Development Analyst - CIS professional to develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients, identify their requirements, and deliver appropriate solutions.

Cognizant’s CIS Practice is dedicated to enabling digital transformation through comprehensive core modernisation. We support clients in evolving their infrastructure and workplace environments to meet the demands of the digital age. Our integrated approach delivers measurable outcomes by driving cloud-based modernisation, operational transformation, and secure business operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

Build and nurture strong relationships with prospective and existing clients to understand their business needs and deliver customised solutions.
Partner with cross-functional teams to formulate and execute strategic plans for market entry and expansion.
Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and competitive threats.
Represent Cognizant at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to enhance brand visibility and generate business leads.
Track and evaluate the performance of business development initiatives, refining strategies to meet defined targets.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on business development progress, market dynamics, and competitive intelligence.
Ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, and internal compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience in business development, sales, or a related corporate role.
Solid understanding of Cloud, Data, Infrastructure, and Security technologies.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Self-driven and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Marketing
Willingness to travel as needed to support business objectives.

Preferred Skills

Cloud-related certifications.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or Marketing.