Asset Management Consulting Principal

Asset Management - Practice Lead (Associate Director)

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice—we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague to help shape the future of business. Could it be you?

As an Asset Management Practice Lead
, you will make an impact by driving growth for consulting business across our asset management clients
, develop offerings targeted at asset management clients, engage in sales pursuit, represent consulting in client pitches, build trusted client relationships, and ensure measurable business outcomes across large, complex consulting programs. You will be a valued member of the capital markets consulting team and work collaboratively with cross‑functional stakeholders, client partners, and multi‑location delivery teams. You will be reporting to the regional head of capital markets consulting.

• Act as an Asset Management SME during proactive pursuits or RFP responses
  , be the primary point of contact for client partners or client relationship managers and ensure we have a winning proposition.
• Own end‑to‑end delivery across won Asset Management programs, projects, and managed services engagements, while using farming techniques to ensure follow‑through revenue via other projects.
• Deepen Asset Management practice capabilities via thought leadership and developing sales collateral
  , including publishing blogs, case studies, and developing the right talent base.
• Ensure partial personal billability while balancing practice growth goals
  , while relationship building with key client executives in the Asset Management client firms.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring travel as needed to client or Cognizant location in the NYC Metropolitan Area. Candidate needs to be local to the area or should be willing to relocate. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work‑life balance through a variety of wellbeing programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
• 12-15+ years of IT services, consulting, or digital transformation experience.
• 8+ years in program, delivery, or engagement leadership roles with a strong track record managing large, complex programs in the Asset Management domain.
• Proven experience managing global delivery models, including onshore/offshore teams.
• Strong executive presence, communication, presentation and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Deep understanding of modern technology landscapes (Digital Transformation, Cloud, Data & AI, Application Modernization).
• Certifications such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma.
• Strong governance, planning, and execution discipline.
• Excellent conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills.
• Business acumen and industry awareness.

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and highlight your transferable skills.

• $165,000 - $194,000
• This position is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of applicable plans.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• 10 paid holidays plus PTO
• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
• Learning & development programs and certifications

Applications will be accepted until 2/28/2026

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.