About Cognizant Consulting:
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 6,000+ 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?
About the role:
As a Senior Associate in Banking Payments Consulting, you will make an impact by serving as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert for clients, executives, and stakeholders in the banking and payments domain. You will be a valued member of the consulting team and work collaboratively with clients and cross-functional stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
• Lead client engagements independently, serving as the sole resource assigned to clients and managing all aspects of project delivery.
• Provide expertise in banking, ACH/instant payments, and wire transfer processes, including knowledge of different payment rails.
• Guide clients through enablement and operational readiness, supporting go-live and steady-state operations.
• Deliver client training, interpret technical release notes, and facilitate cross-functional coordination across internal and vendor stakeholders.
• Negotiate project dates and scope, and communicate product benefits to encourage client adoption.
Work model:
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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in one of the following locations: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey or Queretaro. 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. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered:
• Strong knowledge of banking, ACH/instant payments, and wire transfer processes, including payment rails.
• Demonstrated project management and client engagement skills, with the ability to work independently as the only resource assigned to clients.
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert for clients, executives, and stakeholders.
• Strong client training skills and ability to interpret technical release notes.
• Client-facing negotiation skills regarding project dates and scope, with some soft-selling on product benefits.
• Cross-functional coordination skills across internal and vendor stakeholders.
• Experience in client enablement and operational readiness, guiding clients through go-live and steady-state operations.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple project inputs and coordinate varying resource needs.
• Availability to work with clients during U.S. business hours and during critical implementation phases.
• Expertise in leading end-to-end implementations and additional integrations with business solutions.
These will help you stand out:
• Experience in the banking and payments consulting domain.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) 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. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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.
