Consulting Manager – Project Manager, Capital Markets (Fixed Income)
Location: New Jersey, USA (Hybrid)
About the Role
As a Consulting Manager, you will make an impact by leading strategic transformation and delivery initiatives within Capital Markets, with a strong focus on Fixed Income. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting team and work collaboratively with client stakeholders across Front Office, Risk, and Technology to drive business-critical outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives across Fixed Income domains (Rates, Credit, FX, Derivatives)
- Partner with Front Office, Risk, Finance, and Technology teams to define scope, strategy, and execution approach
- Manage full project lifecycle including planning, execution, governance, and successful delivery
- Drive requirements gathering using user stories, process flows, and data mapping techniques
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (Business Analysts, Developers, QA, Risk, Operations) in global delivery models
- Track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure timely achievement of milestones
- Identify, mitigate, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies proactively
- Ensure adherence to governance, regulatory expectations, and internal processes
- Provide structured updates and reporting to senior stakeholders and leadership
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 a client location in New Jersey, USA.
Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project and client requirements.
What You Must Have to Be Considered
- 8+ years of experience in Project/Program Management within Capital Markets
- Strong domain expertise in Fixed Income products (Bonds, Rates, Credit, Derivatives)
- Solid understanding of trade lifecycle, pricing, risk analytics, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience working with trading and risk platforms within Capital Markets environments
- Proven track record delivering technology and data-driven initiatives in financial markets
- Strong stakeholder management skills across Front Office, Risk, Quants, and Technology teams
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery models
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
These Will Help You Succeed
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification
- Experience in Tier-1 investment banking environments (e.g., RBC Capital Markets or similar)
- Exposure to regulatory programs (FRTB, Basel III) and risk platforms
- Familiarity with SQL, data analysis, and reporting tools
- Experience managing global, distributed teams
Key Competencies
- Strong ownership mindset with delivery and execution focus
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and priorities
- Excellent communication across business and technology stakeholders
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder influencing skills
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $110,000 – $129,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to applicable plan terms.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid parental leave and wellbeing programs
- Learning and development opportunities
Work Authorization
Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (now or in the future).
Post Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until 23rd July, 2026.
Over Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is een bouwer van AI-oplossingen en een leverancier van technologiediensten. Wij slaan de brug tussen AI-investeringen en ondernemingswaarde door het bouwen van full-stack AI-oplossingen voor onze klanten. Onze diepgaande kennis van sectoren, processen en engineering stelt ons in staat om de unieke context van een organisatie te verankeren in technologische systemen. Deze systemen versterken het menselijk potentieel, realiseren tastbare resultaten en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op cognizant.ai of @cognizant.
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