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Entry-Level TriZetto Financial Operations Analyst About TriZetto Product House Cognizant is an AI builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. TriZetto offers product solutions to the healthcare industry, from streamlining payer processes to automating insurance operations. Our healthcare platforms are increasingly being made agent-ready by design: policy-governed, auditable and built on industry-standard healthcare interoperability protocols. Position Overview When you join Cognizant's TriZetto Product House team as a Financial Operations Analyst, you will support the financial and operational rigor of the practice. Associates in this role are the spreadsheet experts of the team — analyzing financial data, building and maintaining Excel-based tools, and helping drive business initiatives to closure. What You'll Do • Serve as a support function for the business — finance and business-related deliverables (e.g., mapping every associate to their Cognizant job function) • Build and maintain advanced Excel models and VBA macros to automate recurring analysis • Support income statement analysis and financial planning • Use AI tools to accelerate business analysis and speed up decision-making • Own tasks end-to-end and drive them to closure Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with a major in finance or general business • Strong, hands-on Excel skills — comfort level equivalent to using Excel as part of a graduation project • VBA macro coding experience in Excel • Good understanding of income statements and financial analysis/planning • Strong communication skills • Problem-solving aptitude with a solution-oriented, self-starter mindset • Experience using AI tools to support and accelerate business solutions Location New hires will be hired to Cognizant offices and/or client locations in Englewood, CO where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to one of these major geographic areas. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment. Start Date New hires will start in October 2026 . Exact start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively. Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is $65,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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. Why Choose Us? Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associates' diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients. If you're comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you. Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is $65,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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. Benefits Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off • 401(k) plan and contributions • Long-term/Short-term Disability • Paid Parental Leave • Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits of 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. Work Authorization Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. Additional employment information Compensation 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. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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Entry-Level TriZetto Financial Operations Analyst
Serve as a support function for the business — finance and business-related deliverables (e.g., mapping every associate to their Cognizant job function)
Build and maintain advanced Excel models and VBA macros to automate recurring analysis
Support income statement analysis and financial planning
Use AI tools to accelerate business analysis and speed up decision-making
Own tasks end-to-end and drive them to closure
Bachelor's degree with a major in finance or general business
Strong, hands-on Excel skills — comfort level equivalent to using Excel as part of a graduation project
VBA macro coding experience in Excel
Good understanding of income statements and financial analysis/planning
Strong communication skills
Problem-solving aptitude with a solution-oriented, self-starter mindset
Experience using AI tools to support and accelerate business solutions
New hires will start in October 2026 . Exact start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.
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Why Choose Us?
If you're comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.
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