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 – Trade Settlement & Custody, you will make an impact by supporting strategic transformation initiatives across Trade Settlement, Custodian Services, and SWIFT modernization programs. You will be a valued member of the Capital Markets team and work collaboratively with business, operations, and technology stakeholders to drive requirements, solution design, and delivery across global transformation initiatives.
In this role, you will:
Analyze and document the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including execution, confirmation, clearing, and settlement processes
Manage workflows involving custodians, clearing houses, brokers, and counterparties while supporting post-trade operations
Monitor and analyze settlement cycles (T+1/T+2), identify trade breaks, reconciliation issues, and settlement failures, and support resolution efforts
Drive initiatives related to SWIFT MT/MX messaging modernization and ISO 20022 migration programs
Gather and document business requirements, develop BRDs, FRDs, user stories, process flows, and data mapping artifacts, while facilitating workshops across business, operations, and technology teams
Work model – Hybrid
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 time in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario. 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
8–14 years of experience as a Business Analyst within Capital Markets, Trade Settlement, Custody Services, or Post-Trade Operations
Strong understanding of the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including execution, confirmation, clearing, settlement, and reconciliation processes
Experience working with custodians, clearing houses, brokers, counterparties, and post-trade operational workflows
Experience supporting SWIFT MT/MX messaging initiatives and ISO 20022 transformation programs
Strong business analysis skills including requirements gathering, stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, and documentation
Experience creating BRDs, FRDs, user stories, process flow diagrams (As-Is/To-Be), and data mapping documents
Experience leading or supporting large-scale transformation initiatives such as T+1 migration, automation, or regulatory change programs
Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge business, operations, and technology teams
These will help you succeed
Experience with Broadridge post-trade platforms including GLOSS, INTACT, or BPSA
Experience identifying opportunities for AI-driven automation within trade processing, reconciliation, and operational workflows
Knowledge of trade break management, exception processing, and settlement optimization
Experience working on strategic transformation programs within Capital Markets organizations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective solutions
Experience facilitating cross-functional workshops and driving alignment across multiple stakeholder groups
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.
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $100,000 - $126,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
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.
