Consulting Manager, Capital Markets

Consulting Manager (Capital Markets 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.

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.

• 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 work streams for system modernization, data platform transformation, and process optimization initiatives

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 through our various wellbeing programs.

• 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

• 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 work streams

The annual salary for this position is between $120,000 - $145,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.

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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