About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry knowledge with technology advisory capabilities, we support transformation initiatives across complex business and data landscapes. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague to help shape capital markets consulting engagements.
About the role
As a Consulting Manager (Capital Markets Consulting), you will make an impact by leading client-facing consulting engagements focused on analyzing and transforming capital markets workflows across the trade lifecycle. You will be a valued member of the Capital Markets Consulting team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and clients.
In this role, you will:
Lead requirements gathering and consulting discussions with clients and business stakeholders across capital markets workflows
Translate business requirements into detailed system specifications, process diagrams, and implementation-ready deliverables
Design and implement transformation mapping logic for orders, trades, and financial product data across fixed income, equities, and FX
Develop canonical data models and mapping frameworks spanning upstream and downstream capital markets systems
Lead technical workstreams for system modernization, data platform transformation, and process optimization initiatives
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. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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
Strong experience in requirements gathering and client-facing consulting within capital markets environments
Hands-on experience with SQL, data analysis, and scripting (Python or similar)
Experience designing and implementing transformation mappings for orders, trades, and financial products
Knowledge of capital markets asset classes including fixed income, equities, and FX
Experience with OMS/EMS systems, trade lifecycle events, and market data integration
These will help you succeed
Experience in IT consulting engagements or large-scale transformation programs
Familiarity with canonical data models, trade surveillance, or regulatory reporting
Exposure to cloud platforms and modern data architectures
Experience leading technical teams or managing consulting workstreams
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 meet only the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable skills and consulting experience that can bring value to this role.
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.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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, state or local laws.
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