Consulting Manager, Business Analyst Fund Accounting
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?
About the role
As a Consulting Manager, Business Analyst – Fund Accounting, you will make an impact by supporting client onboarding initiatives within asset servicing operations, bridging business and technology through strong fund accounting expertise and data analysis. You will be a valued member of the BFS Consulting team and work collaboratively with onboarding teams, technology partners, operations stakeholders, and clients.
In this role, you will:
- Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical specifications to support client onboarding processes
- Analyze and validate fund accounting data across enterprise systems to ensure accuracy and integrity
- Write and execute complex queries across databases (e.g., Snowflake, Oracle) to support data validation, issue resolution, and reporting
- Partner with operations and technology teams to troubleshoot onboarding issues and drive efficient resolutions
- Support end-to-end onboarding lifecycle, including mapping requirements, testing, and go-live validation
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 Monsey, NY. 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 must have to be considered
- 5+ years of strong experience in fund accounting within asset management or asset servicing environments
- Proven ability to query and analyze data using databases such as Snowflake, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Experience working as a Business Functional Analyst bridging business and technology teams
- Understanding of client onboarding workflows and data validation processes
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
These will help you succeed
- Experience supporting data migrations, reconciliations, or onboarding projects within financial services
- Familiarity with capital markets systems and data models
- Exposure to ETL processes, data mapping, and testing methodologies
- Ability to work in fast-paced, client-facing environments with multiple stakeholders
- Certification or coursework in finance, accounting, or business analysis
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.
Compensation
$110,000 - $129,000
This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- 10 paid holidays plus PTO
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development certifications and programs
Post closing date
Applications will be accepted until 06/19/2026
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
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.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
