Job Summary
This entry level role in asset management capital markets focuses on supporting data driven operations for global financial products while working in a hybrid model with rotational shifts and no travel. The candidate will apply DBPool skills to maintain reliable data processing environments that enable accurate reporting and efficient transaction handling for internal stakeholders and external clients in the capital markets ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Support daily asset management capital markets operations by using DBPool expertise to ensure stable data connections and reliable transaction processing that underpin accurate reporting and timely client service.
- Maintain and monitor data access workflows within DBPool driven environments to reduce processing errors and support consistent capital markets operations for internal teams and external partners.
- Collaborate with operations and technology colleagues to analyze asset data sets and perform routine checks that help identify discrepancies early and protect the integrity of investment records.
- Assist in preparing operational reports and dashboards that summarize asset positions transaction flows and service metrics for use by management and compliance stakeholders.
- Participate in process reviews that focus on improving efficiency across hybrid work settings and rotational shifts while keeping attention on operational risk control and regulatory expectations.
- Support incident resolution activities by documenting issues related to data access or transaction breaks and by coordinating follow ups that minimize disruption to capital markets operations.
- Engage with cross functional teams to understand workflows in registrars and transfer agents operations fund administration and wealth management operations and reflect that understanding in precise data handling practices when such domain exposure is required.
- Contribute to quality assurance checks on client and product data to help ensure accurate valuations proper record keeping and confidence in the information used across the organization.
- Apply strong English communication skills to document procedures share operational updates and clarify requirements with colleagues in hybrid work settings across different shifts.
- Participate in training sessions and knowledge sharing meetings to deepen understanding of asset management capital markets products processes and DBPool usage while contributing questions and observations that improve team learning.
- Support adherence to company policies and regulatory standards by following documented procedures and escalating observed deviations that could affect clients stakeholders or market integrity.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting practical enhancements to data workflows and documentation that strengthen reliability and transparency in capital markets operations.
- Assist senior team members with small scale operational projects that aim to refine how data is captured processed and reported to clients and regulators and learn best practices for future independent work.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate hands on experience working with DBPool in production or project settings with the ability to manage data connections and support stable transaction processing in financial operations environments.
- Show foundational understanding of asset management and capital markets concepts including financial instruments transaction lifecycles and the importance of accurate data for investment decision making.
- Bring exposure or interest in registrars and transfer agents operations fund administration and wealth management operations with capacity to translate domain knowledge into careful data and process handling when opportunities arise.
- Exhibit strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to investigate data issues follow structured steps and document findings clearly for review by operations and technology colleagues.
- Demonstrate clear and confident English communication skills in reading writing and speaking with the ability to prepare concise documentation and interact effectively in hybrid and rotational shift environments.
- Show adaptability to hybrid work arrangements and rotational shifts while maintaining reliability punctuality and consistent attention to detail in day to day responsibilities.
- Display a learning mindset with readiness to absorb guidance from experienced colleagues seek feedback and build a long term career path in asset management capital markets operations.
Certifications Required
Preferred certifications include any capital markets or asset management operations credential such as NISM related modules or equivalent.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: 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.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
