Consulting Manager – Asset Servicing SME (Securities Operations)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is a global community of industry and technology experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their businesses. We blend deep domain expertise with strategic advisory and digital capabilities to deliver innovative solutions for Fortune 500 organizations. Join us and be part of shaping the future of financial services.
About the Role
As a Consulting Manager – Asset Servicing Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will play a critical role within our securities Operations practice. Acting as a trusted SME, you will support complex asset servicing events, enable operational excellence, and partner with business and technology stakeholders across the Eagle platform.
You will be a key advisor to operations teams and contribute to transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across asset servicing functions.
In this Role, You Will:
- Serve as an SME for asset servicing processes including corporate actions, income processing, and reconciliations
- Support resolution of complex asset servicing events and operational issues
- Drive process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance client outcomes
- Partner with technology teams to support system enhancements, particularly within Eagle platform environments
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, operations teams, and client teams to ensure seamless delivery
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members and operations staff
- Contribute to transformation initiatives across securities operations
What You Must Have to Be Considered:
- Experience in asset servicing / securities operations within financial services
- Strong domain knowledge across corporate actions, dividends, income processing, and trade lifecycle
- Experience working with Eagle platform or similar asset servicing systems
- Proven ability to manage complex operational issues and act as an SME
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in a consulting or client-facing environment
- Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiencies
These Will Help You Succeed:
- Prior consulting experience in a global consulting firm
- Expertise in process transformation or automation initiatives
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in asset servicing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work in fast-paced, client-driven environments
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 per week at the client location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
· The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project and business needs.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Compensation
Salary Range: USD $110,000 – $129,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development programs, certifications and career growth opportunities
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until 10th July 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.
