Consulting Manager

About Cognizant Consulting

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. By combining deep industry knowledge with leading technology advisory capabilities, we deliver innovative solutions to Fortune 500 clients. Now, we’re looking for our next colleague to help shape the future of banking transformation. Could it be you?

As a Senior Consultant/Consulting Manager – Core Banking (FIS IBS), you will make an impact by leading complex core banking data conversion and configuration initiatives for financial services clients. You will serve as a trusted advisor during FIS IBS implementations, guiding clients through requirements definition, data transformation, testing, and go-live readiness. You will be a valued member of Cognizant Consulting’s Banking & Financial Services team and collaborate closely with clients, delivery teams, and technical partners.

• Lead end-to‑end data conversion and configuration work streams for FIS IBS core banking implementations, ensuring accurate and high‑quality data migration
• Partner with clients to define business requirements
  , operational workflows, and system configurations aligned to banking products and regulatory needs
• Design and validate data mappings, conversion logic, and reconciliation processes
  , including GL balancing and reporting validation
• Drive testing, UAT support, and readiness assessments
  , ensuring successful cutover and production go‑live
• Be an advisor and mentor
  , guiding junior team members while providing clear, confident communication to client stakeholders

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States
.

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project and client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations.

• 5–9+ years of experience delivering core banking implementations
  , with strong preference for FIS IBS
• Proven expertise in data conversion, data mapping, validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting within banking platforms
• Hands‑on experience supporting mock cycles, testing phases, UAT, and go‑live activities
• Strong understanding of banking products and operations
  , including deposits, loans, GL, CIF, statements, and reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or a related field

• Experience configuring or customizing core banking platforms using authoring or configuration tools
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical conversion specifications
• Consulting experience working directly with client stakeholders in complex delivery environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor junior consultants and influence client decision‑making

The annual salary for this position is between $86,500 – $129,500
, depending on experience and 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.

Cognizant offers a competitive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with contributions
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid parental leave and family support programs
• Learning and development programs and certifications

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements—your transferable skills and experiences matter.