Consulting Manager, Banking & Financial Services

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. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

As a Lead Consultant – Core Banking Solutions
, you will make an impact by owning and delivering critical work streams within large-scale core banking transformation programs for major financial institutions. You will be a valued member of the Banking & Financial Services Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, product teams, engineering, and program leadership to drive successful implementations and client outcomes.

• Own one or more core banking work streams, such as deposits and product configuration, loan servicing, customer and party data, general ledger and reporting, or system integrations.
• Lead requirements definition, data mapping, and workflow design aligned to core platforms such as IBS and Profile.
• Drive configuration and customization activities, including product setup, parameters, tables, and forms using core banking authoring tools.
• Plan and execute testing activities, including mock conversions, report-based validation, and pre-conversion balancing across operational and GL data.
• Support client readiness, lead UAT execution and defect triage, contribute to cutover activities, and secure formal client acceptance for in-scope deliverables.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position with up to 20% travel within the United States open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

• 7–12+ years of experience delivering core banking implementations for large financial institutions.
• Hands‑on experience with IBS and/or Profile, including configuration and data conversion artifacts.
• Proven delivery of field‑level data mapping, mock conversions, UAT leadership, and GL reconciliation.
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications and collaborate with developers on customizations.
• Demonstrated client‑facing experience leading workshops and working in a professional services or consulting environment.

• Experience with API‑based integrations and open banking patterns.
• Prior ownership of cutover planning, go‑live execution, and hypercare support.
• Ability to mentor junior consultants and contribute to cross‑workstream coordination.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to delivery and risk management.

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 listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

The base salary for this position ranges between $81,450 - $129,500 per year. This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

• 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