7 Cognizant jobs in the United States
Cognizant System Engineer
88221 Lovington, New Mexico
Salado Isolation Mining Contractors
Posted 5 days ago
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Cognizant System Engineer (16)
Requisition ID **16** - Posted - **WO-EN Fire Protection Eng** - **Carlsbad, NM, US - WIPP Site** - **Engineering**
**Overview**
**Be part of the nation's only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.**
Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a **_Cognizant System Engineer_** and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
**Responsibilities**
The successful candidate will qualify as Technical Staff for WIPP systems as assigned by the Engineering Manager. Provide real-time support to plant modifications to ensure accuracy to design drawings and other Technical Baseline documents. Perform as-built field verifications of selected structures, systems, components, and drawings that depict the actual plant conditions. Become the technical expert in their system expert and maintain system specifications, configuration management, and design documents to ensure compliance with WIPP Documented Safety Analysis and site procedure as appropriate. Candidate will be required to complete training for unescorted and underground access. Must be able to complete Technical Staff qualification in a timely manner upon assigned system responsibilities. This position requires the ability to perform field work in varied conditions, including indoors and outdoors, surface, and underground. May be assigned as a Cognizant Fire Protection Systems Engineer. Reports to the Fire Protection Engineering Manager.
**Minimum Requirements**
_These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination._
+ Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering is required.
_Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information._
_Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience._
**Preferred Requirements**
+ Previous DOE or commercial nuclear facility experience is preferred.
+ P.E or NICET Level II or Level III in any fire protection discipline is desired.
+ Experience with vehicle fire suppression (special hazards) system is a plus.
+ Previous WIPP experience is a plus.
**What We Offer**
+ Medical, dental and vision insurance:
+ Coverage on date of hire
+ Surgical concierge service
+ EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
+ Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*
+ Relocation assistance*
+ Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
+ Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
+ Tuition reimbursement program
+ On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
+ Company paid short term disability
+ Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
+ Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
+ Voluntary benefits of:
+ Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
+ Long-term disability program
+ Health and Flexible savings accounts
+ Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
_*These benefits vary by position._
Exempt grade level(s) 28-32. Minimum salary $69,444 per year of a larger salary range --the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate's relevant experience and education.
**Equal Opportunity**
_Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities._
_If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability-or unable to use-the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact ( or email for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request._
_Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required._
_Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time._
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Requisition ID **16** - Posted - **WO-EN Fire Protection Eng** - **Carlsbad, NM, US - WIPP Site** - **Engineering**
**Overview**
**Be part of the nation's only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.**
Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a **_Cognizant System Engineer_** and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
**Responsibilities**
The successful candidate will qualify as Technical Staff for WIPP systems as assigned by the Engineering Manager. Provide real-time support to plant modifications to ensure accuracy to design drawings and other Technical Baseline documents. Perform as-built field verifications of selected structures, systems, components, and drawings that depict the actual plant conditions. Become the technical expert in their system expert and maintain system specifications, configuration management, and design documents to ensure compliance with WIPP Documented Safety Analysis and site procedure as appropriate. Candidate will be required to complete training for unescorted and underground access. Must be able to complete Technical Staff qualification in a timely manner upon assigned system responsibilities. This position requires the ability to perform field work in varied conditions, including indoors and outdoors, surface, and underground. May be assigned as a Cognizant Fire Protection Systems Engineer. Reports to the Fire Protection Engineering Manager.
**Minimum Requirements**
_These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination._
+ Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering is required.
_Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information._
_Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience._
**Preferred Requirements**
+ Previous DOE or commercial nuclear facility experience is preferred.
+ P.E or NICET Level II or Level III in any fire protection discipline is desired.
+ Experience with vehicle fire suppression (special hazards) system is a plus.
+ Previous WIPP experience is a plus.
**What We Offer**
+ Medical, dental and vision insurance:
+ Coverage on date of hire
+ Surgical concierge service
+ EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
+ Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*
+ Relocation assistance*
+ Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
+ Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
+ Tuition reimbursement program
+ On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
+ Company paid short term disability
+ Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
+ Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
+ Voluntary benefits of:
+ Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
+ Long-term disability program
+ Health and Flexible savings accounts
+ Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
_*These benefits vary by position._
Exempt grade level(s) 28-32. Minimum salary $69,444 per year of a larger salary range --the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate's relevant experience and education.
**Equal Opportunity**
_Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities._
_If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability-or unable to use-the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact ( or email for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request._
_Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required._
_Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time._
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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GenAI Research Scientist - Cognizant AI Lab
94103, California
Cognizant
Posted today
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**Research Scientist - Cognizant AI Lab**
**About Cognizant AI Lab** : Cognizant partners with a diverse range of global organisations to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing decision-making, forecasting, resilience, and operational growth. At the heart of this mission is **Cognizant AI Lab** , our centre of excellence for cutting-edge AI research and innovation.
Cognizant AI Labs bridges the gap between foundational research and real-world impact. Our work not only drives practical AI solutions across industries but also draws inspiration from the complex challenges faced by our clients, fuelling scientific exploration and discovery.
**Your Role**
As a **Research Scientist** , you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the frontiers of AI. You will design and develop novel algorithms and methodologies to tackle both theoretical and applied challenges, with a strong emphasis on **AI for Good** . Your work will contribute to building AI systems that are **safe, robust, sustainable, and inspiring** .
**Focus Areas**
**Our current research spans a wide spectrum of domains, including:**
· AI for decision-making and orchestration
· Trustworthy and explainable AI
· Open-ended and lifelong learning systems
· Sequential and time-series modelling
· Multi-agent systems and artificial life (ALife)
· Large Language Models (LLMs)
· Evolutionary computation and optimisation
**Key Responsibilities**
· Conduct original research and contribute to the global AI community
· Design and execute experiments with rigorous evaluation frameworks
· Develop and implement novel algorithms and prototypes
· Analyse results, iterate rapidly, and refine approaches
· Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research into scalable solutions
· Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals
· Present research outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
**Qualifications**
· PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field
· Minimum 3 years of experience in AI/ML research
· Proven track record of publications in venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, IJCAI, GECCO, ALife, etc.
· Strong programming and implementation skills
· Hands-on experience with LLMs and modern ML frameworks
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
· Passion for ethical AI and AI for Good initiatives
**Ready to shape the future of AI? Apply now and join Cognizant AI Lab.**
**Salary and Other Compensation:**
The annual salary for this position is between $220,000 to $240,000+ 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.
**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
+ 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
**Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
#LI-FA1
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**About Cognizant AI Lab** : Cognizant partners with a diverse range of global organisations to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing decision-making, forecasting, resilience, and operational growth. At the heart of this mission is **Cognizant AI Lab** , our centre of excellence for cutting-edge AI research and innovation.
Cognizant AI Labs bridges the gap between foundational research and real-world impact. Our work not only drives practical AI solutions across industries but also draws inspiration from the complex challenges faced by our clients, fuelling scientific exploration and discovery.
**Your Role**
As a **Research Scientist** , you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the frontiers of AI. You will design and develop novel algorithms and methodologies to tackle both theoretical and applied challenges, with a strong emphasis on **AI for Good** . Your work will contribute to building AI systems that are **safe, robust, sustainable, and inspiring** .
**Focus Areas**
**Our current research spans a wide spectrum of domains, including:**
· AI for decision-making and orchestration
· Trustworthy and explainable AI
· Open-ended and lifelong learning systems
· Sequential and time-series modelling
· Multi-agent systems and artificial life (ALife)
· Large Language Models (LLMs)
· Evolutionary computation and optimisation
**Key Responsibilities**
· Conduct original research and contribute to the global AI community
· Design and execute experiments with rigorous evaluation frameworks
· Develop and implement novel algorithms and prototypes
· Analyse results, iterate rapidly, and refine approaches
· Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research into scalable solutions
· Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals
· Present research outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
**Qualifications**
· PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field
· Minimum 3 years of experience in AI/ML research
· Proven track record of publications in venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, IJCAI, GECCO, ALife, etc.
· Strong programming and implementation skills
· Hands-on experience with LLMs and modern ML frameworks
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
· Passion for ethical AI and AI for Good initiatives
**Ready to shape the future of AI? Apply now and join Cognizant AI Lab.**
**Salary and Other Compensation:**
The annual salary for this position is between $220,000 to $240,000+ 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.
**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
+ 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
**Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
#LI-FA1
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Research Scientist GenAI - Cognizant AI Lab
94103, California
Cognizant
Posted today
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Job Description
**Research Scientist - Cognizant AI Lab**
**About Cognizant AI Lab** : Cognizant partners with a diverse range of global organisations to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing decision-making, forecasting, resilience, and operational growth. At the heart of this mission is **Cognizant AI Lab** , our centre of excellence for cutting-edge AI research and innovation.
Cognizant AI Labs bridges the gap between foundational research and real-world impact. Our work not only drives practical AI solutions across industries but also draws inspiration from the complex challenges faced by our clients, fuelling scientific exploration and discovery.
**Your Role**
As a **Research Scientist** , you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the frontiers of AI. You will design and develop novel algorithms and methodologies to tackle both theoretical and applied challenges, with a strong emphasis on **AI for Good** . Your work will contribute to building AI systems that are **safe, robust, sustainable, and inspiring** .
**Focus Areas**
**Our current research spans a wide spectrum of domains, including:**
· AI for decision-making and orchestration
· Trustworthy and explainable AI
· Open-ended and lifelong learning systems
· Sequential and time-series modelling
· Multi-agent systems and artificial life (ALife)
· Large Language Models (LLMs)
· Evolutionary computation and optimisation
**Key Responsibilities**
· Conduct original research and contribute to the global AI community
· Design and execute experiments with rigorous evaluation frameworks
· Develop and implement novel algorithms and prototypes
· Analyse results, iterate rapidly, and refine approaches
· Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research into scalable solutions
· Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals
· Present research outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
**Qualifications**
· PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field
· Minimum 3 years of experience in AI/ML research
· Proven track record of publications in venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, IJCAI, GECCO, ALife, etc.
· Strong programming and implementation skills
· Hands-on experience with LLMs and modern ML frameworks
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
· Passion for ethical AI and AI for Good initiatives
**Ready to shape the future of AI? Apply now and join Cognizant AI Lab.**
**Salary and Other Compensation:**
The annual salary for this position is between $220,000 to $240,000+ 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.
**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
+ 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
**Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
#LI-FA1
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**About Cognizant AI Lab** : Cognizant partners with a diverse range of global organisations to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing decision-making, forecasting, resilience, and operational growth. At the heart of this mission is **Cognizant AI Lab** , our centre of excellence for cutting-edge AI research and innovation.
Cognizant AI Labs bridges the gap between foundational research and real-world impact. Our work not only drives practical AI solutions across industries but also draws inspiration from the complex challenges faced by our clients, fuelling scientific exploration and discovery.
**Your Role**
As a **Research Scientist** , you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the frontiers of AI. You will design and develop novel algorithms and methodologies to tackle both theoretical and applied challenges, with a strong emphasis on **AI for Good** . Your work will contribute to building AI systems that are **safe, robust, sustainable, and inspiring** .
**Focus Areas**
**Our current research spans a wide spectrum of domains, including:**
· AI for decision-making and orchestration
· Trustworthy and explainable AI
· Open-ended and lifelong learning systems
· Sequential and time-series modelling
· Multi-agent systems and artificial life (ALife)
· Large Language Models (LLMs)
· Evolutionary computation and optimisation
**Key Responsibilities**
· Conduct original research and contribute to the global AI community
· Design and execute experiments with rigorous evaluation frameworks
· Develop and implement novel algorithms and prototypes
· Analyse results, iterate rapidly, and refine approaches
· Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research into scalable solutions
· Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals
· Present research outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
**Qualifications**
· PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field
· Minimum 3 years of experience in AI/ML research
· Proven track record of publications in venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, IJCAI, GECCO, ALife, etc.
· Strong programming and implementation skills
· Hands-on experience with LLMs and modern ML frameworks
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
· Passion for ethical AI and AI for Good initiatives
**Ready to shape the future of AI? Apply now and join Cognizant AI Lab.**
**Salary and Other Compensation:**
The annual salary for this position is between $220,000 to $240,000+ 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.
**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
+ 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
**Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
#LI-FA1
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Data Center Technician (ONSITE) at Cognizant San Jose, CA
95199 San Jose, California
Itlearn360
Posted 6 days ago
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Data Center Technician (ONSITE) Job at Cognizant, San Jose, CA Job Description
Practice - CIS - Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services
About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS) focuses on digital transformation through core modernization across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplaces to meet evolving digital needs, delivering cloud-driven modernization and operational transformation in a secure environment.
Note: This role does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Job Title:Data Center Technician (ONSITE)
Location:San Jose, CA
Responsibilities:- Equipment Moves, Installation, and Setup
- Troubleshooting and Break Fix Tasks
- Decommissioning and Disposal
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Monitoring and Reporting
- Inventory Asset Management
- Emergency Response
- Lab Cleanliness and Safety
- Basic Testbed Support
- Hardware installation and configuration (servers, routers, switches)
- IOS, OS, ESXi installation and upgrades
- Configuration replication based on customer requirements
- Managed Power Distribution Units (mPDUs) installation and networking
- Labelling and inventory tracking of components and devices
- Intra and inter-lab equipment and rack moves
- Cable management, organization, and topology cleanup
- Hardware diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Network debugging from layer 1 to 3
- Router, switch installation and upgrades
- Rack & stack, PDU installation experience
Applications accepted until June 19, 2025. Salary ranges from $37,800 to $59,488 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Eligible for performance-based annual incentives.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays and Time Off
- 401(k) plan
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer.
Note: This job posting is active and not expired.
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Solution Architect- Payment Hub Modernization & Integration- Banking & Financial Services, Cogniz...
07666 Teaneck, New Jersey
Cognizant
Posted 6 days ago
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**Solution Architect- Payment Hub Modernization & Integration - Banking & Financial Services, Cognizant Consulting**
**Detroit, Michigan, USA**
**ABOUT US**
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at .
**COGNIZANT CONSULTING**
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we're growing!
**The Role**
Our Banking & Financial Services Group is looking for a **Sr. Consulting Manager** to join our journey. We're looking for someone who is a Solution Architect within the Banking domain.
We are seeking a hands-on Solution Architect with strong experience in payments architecture, system integration, payment hub implementation and payments hub vendor platform evaluation. This role supports a major initiative to modernize Wires, Fedwire, and ACH services, with emphasis on integration architecture, technology architecture, "As-is" & "to-be" design, and technology platform strategy.
The ideal candidate is well-versed in enterprise integration using tools like MuleSoft, Message Queues (MQ), and Informatica, with a strong understanding of ISO 20022, real-time payments, and integration with core banking environments.
We're looking for **Sr.** **Consulting Managers** who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a **Sr. Consulting Manager** this means leading a team of Consultants through a client-facing engagement, managing escalations, and serving as a the owner of a workstream; maintaining expertise in your domain; meaningfully contributing to the sales process through a mix of RPI development, client presentations, financial modeling, pricing strategy, and flawless delivery; creating service offerings and/or client partner training materials; and contributing to PeopleCare initiatives, recruiting, and mentoring. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.
Our solutions are in demand and we're passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
**Responsibilities**
+ Define and document the future-state architecture across Wires, Fedwire, and ACH payment services
+ Analyze current integrations and systems architecture, identifying key integration touchpoints with banking core, fraud, infosec & other banking applications
+ Collaborate with business analysts to assess vendor solutions & fitment ensuring proposed technology solutions align with capability models and strategic goals
+ Evaluate third-party payment platforms for architectural fit, integration extensibility, security, and compliance
+ Lead the technical analysis of RFI and RFP responses, reviewing vendor platforms for:
+ Compatibility with ISO 20022 messaging
+ Integration feasibility with core systems and middleware (MuleSoft, MQ, Informatica)
+ Total cost of ownership
+ Payment's hub implementation approach & roadmap
+ Architecture scalability, security, maintainability, and operational readiness
+ Provide technical oversight during vendor demo sessions and participate in Q&A evaluations
+ Create high-level implementation roadmaps, including system migration considerations and dual-core integration approaches
+ Present architecture recommendations and vendor assessments to business and technology leadership
+ Work closely with banks, technology, architects & information security to understand guidelines & existing solutions.
+ Identify & evaluate payments hub vendor proposed solution & architecture & its fitment with bank's existing & planned architecture
**Qualifications**
· 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, **payments hub implementation** including at least 3+ years **in payments architecture** (Wires, Fedwire, ACH) & integration
· Proven experience with enterprise integration tools:
o **MuleSoft (API-led connectivity** )
o **Informatica (ETL/data transformation)**
o **Message Queues (e.g., IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)**
· Familiarity with **ISO 20022 messaging standards** and regulatory compliance in banking
· Experience **designing and evaluating third-party vendor solutions**
· Strong documentation, stakeholder communication, and executive presentation skills
· Ability to work in hybrid or Agile environments and lead cross-functional working sessions
**Nice to have skills**
· **TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification**
· Experience working in dual-core or multi-core banking platforms
· Background **in digital payments modernization, AI/automation architecture, or real-time payments**
· **Cloud platform architecture** exposure (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
**Work Authorization**
· Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
+ 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
**Disclaimer:** The compensation, and benefits 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.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Detroit, Michigan, USA**
**ABOUT US**
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at .
**COGNIZANT CONSULTING**
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we're growing!
**The Role**
Our Banking & Financial Services Group is looking for a **Sr. Consulting Manager** to join our journey. We're looking for someone who is a Solution Architect within the Banking domain.
We are seeking a hands-on Solution Architect with strong experience in payments architecture, system integration, payment hub implementation and payments hub vendor platform evaluation. This role supports a major initiative to modernize Wires, Fedwire, and ACH services, with emphasis on integration architecture, technology architecture, "As-is" & "to-be" design, and technology platform strategy.
The ideal candidate is well-versed in enterprise integration using tools like MuleSoft, Message Queues (MQ), and Informatica, with a strong understanding of ISO 20022, real-time payments, and integration with core banking environments.
We're looking for **Sr.** **Consulting Managers** who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a **Sr. Consulting Manager** this means leading a team of Consultants through a client-facing engagement, managing escalations, and serving as a the owner of a workstream; maintaining expertise in your domain; meaningfully contributing to the sales process through a mix of RPI development, client presentations, financial modeling, pricing strategy, and flawless delivery; creating service offerings and/or client partner training materials; and contributing to PeopleCare initiatives, recruiting, and mentoring. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.
Our solutions are in demand and we're passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
**Responsibilities**
+ Define and document the future-state architecture across Wires, Fedwire, and ACH payment services
+ Analyze current integrations and systems architecture, identifying key integration touchpoints with banking core, fraud, infosec & other banking applications
+ Collaborate with business analysts to assess vendor solutions & fitment ensuring proposed technology solutions align with capability models and strategic goals
+ Evaluate third-party payment platforms for architectural fit, integration extensibility, security, and compliance
+ Lead the technical analysis of RFI and RFP responses, reviewing vendor platforms for:
+ Compatibility with ISO 20022 messaging
+ Integration feasibility with core systems and middleware (MuleSoft, MQ, Informatica)
+ Total cost of ownership
+ Payment's hub implementation approach & roadmap
+ Architecture scalability, security, maintainability, and operational readiness
+ Provide technical oversight during vendor demo sessions and participate in Q&A evaluations
+ Create high-level implementation roadmaps, including system migration considerations and dual-core integration approaches
+ Present architecture recommendations and vendor assessments to business and technology leadership
+ Work closely with banks, technology, architects & information security to understand guidelines & existing solutions.
+ Identify & evaluate payments hub vendor proposed solution & architecture & its fitment with bank's existing & planned architecture
**Qualifications**
· 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, **payments hub implementation** including at least 3+ years **in payments architecture** (Wires, Fedwire, ACH) & integration
· Proven experience with enterprise integration tools:
o **MuleSoft (API-led connectivity** )
o **Informatica (ETL/data transformation)**
o **Message Queues (e.g., IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)**
· Familiarity with **ISO 20022 messaging standards** and regulatory compliance in banking
· Experience **designing and evaluating third-party vendor solutions**
· Strong documentation, stakeholder communication, and executive presentation skills
· Ability to work in hybrid or Agile environments and lead cross-functional working sessions
**Nice to have skills**
· **TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification**
· Experience working in dual-core or multi-core banking platforms
· Background **in digital payments modernization, AI/automation architecture, or real-time payments**
· **Cloud platform architecture** exposure (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
**Work Authorization**
· Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
+ 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
**Disclaimer:** The compensation, and benefits 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.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Business Analyst- Payment Hub Modernization & Integration Banking & Financial Services, C...
07666 Teaneck, New Jersey
Cognizant
Posted 6 days ago
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**Senior Business Analyst- Payment Hub Modernization & Integration**
**Banking & Financial Services, Cognizant Consulting**
**Detroit, Michigan, USA**
**ABOUT US**
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at .
**COGNIZANT CONSULTING**
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we're growing!
**The Role**
Our Banking & Financial Services Group is looking for a Consulting Manager to join our journey. We're looking for someone who is a Sr. Business Analyst within the Banking domain.
We're hiring **experienced Business Analysts** with deep knowledge of payment systems and a strong consulting mindset to support a strategic modernization initiative. This program focuses on evaluating and enhancing current payment capabilities across Wires, Fedwire, and ACH, including integration analysis, vendor evaluation, and future-state design aligned with emerging technologies like AI and automation.
Ideal candidates will have a solid background in **payments hub implementation** , operations and infrastructure, coupled with experience delivering large-scale discovery and vendor selection engagements in financial services environments.
We're looking for Consulting Managers who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Consulting Manager this means leading a team of Consultants through a client-facing engagement, managing escalations, and serving as a the owner of a workstream; maintaining expertise in your domain; meaningfully contributing to the sales process through a mix of RPI development, client presentations, financial modeling, pricing strategy, and flawless delivery; creating service offerings and/or client partner training materials; and contributing to People Care initiatives, recruiting, and mentoring. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.
Our solutions are in demand and we're passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
**Responsibilities**
+ Lead discovery workshops and facilitate interviews with business, operations, and technology stakeholders
+ Develop a functional capability map for Wires, Fedwire, and ACH, identifying key services and process flows
+ Document current-state business and technical capabilities, including touchpoints with internal systems and external vendors
+ Define future-state capabilities, supporting platform modernization, automation, and operational excellence
+ Partner with Solution Architects to map integration touchpoints (e.g., MuleSoft, MQ, Informatica)
+ Prepare RFIs and RFPs, evaluate vendor solutions against strategic and functional criteria
+ Support cost-benefit analysis, migration strategies, and vendor scoring matrices
· Draft and deliver high-impact business artifacts:
o Business Requirements Documents (BRD)
o Capability models and process flows
o RFI/RFP documentation and response evaluation
o Vendor comparison summaries and dashboards
o Executive-level presentations in PowerPoint
**Qualifications**
+ 5-7+ years of Business Analysis experience in financial services, with at least 3 years in Payments (Wires, Fedwire, ACH), payments hub implementations
+ Demonstrated expertise in **requirements gathering, process analysis** , and vendor evaluation
+ Experience supporting **buy vs. build assessments and structured RFI/RFP processes**
+ Strong knowledge of **payment industry standards and messaging formats, including ISO 20022**
+ **Familiarity with integration tools and platforms** such as MuleSoft, Informatica, and Message Queues (MQ) _(Nice to have on API Integration)_
+ **Strong consulting presence** and stakeholder management skills
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel), Visio, and requirements documentation tools
+ Excellent written & verbal communication skills
**Nice to have skills**
+ Experience in integration to **core banking environments & payment orchestration**
+ Exposure to **automation, AI-driven workflow optimization** , or intelligent document processing in financial ops
+ **Previous consulting experience at a bank** or with a major system integrator or consulting firm
+ Agile delivery experience, Jira/Confluence knowledge a plus
**Work Authorization**
· Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
+ 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
**Disclaimer:** The compensation, and benefits 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.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Banking & Financial Services, Cognizant Consulting**
**Detroit, Michigan, USA**
**ABOUT US**
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at .
**COGNIZANT CONSULTING**
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we're growing!
**The Role**
Our Banking & Financial Services Group is looking for a Consulting Manager to join our journey. We're looking for someone who is a Sr. Business Analyst within the Banking domain.
We're hiring **experienced Business Analysts** with deep knowledge of payment systems and a strong consulting mindset to support a strategic modernization initiative. This program focuses on evaluating and enhancing current payment capabilities across Wires, Fedwire, and ACH, including integration analysis, vendor evaluation, and future-state design aligned with emerging technologies like AI and automation.
Ideal candidates will have a solid background in **payments hub implementation** , operations and infrastructure, coupled with experience delivering large-scale discovery and vendor selection engagements in financial services environments.
We're looking for Consulting Managers who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Consulting Manager this means leading a team of Consultants through a client-facing engagement, managing escalations, and serving as a the owner of a workstream; maintaining expertise in your domain; meaningfully contributing to the sales process through a mix of RPI development, client presentations, financial modeling, pricing strategy, and flawless delivery; creating service offerings and/or client partner training materials; and contributing to People Care initiatives, recruiting, and mentoring. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.
Our solutions are in demand and we're passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
**Responsibilities**
+ Lead discovery workshops and facilitate interviews with business, operations, and technology stakeholders
+ Develop a functional capability map for Wires, Fedwire, and ACH, identifying key services and process flows
+ Document current-state business and technical capabilities, including touchpoints with internal systems and external vendors
+ Define future-state capabilities, supporting platform modernization, automation, and operational excellence
+ Partner with Solution Architects to map integration touchpoints (e.g., MuleSoft, MQ, Informatica)
+ Prepare RFIs and RFPs, evaluate vendor solutions against strategic and functional criteria
+ Support cost-benefit analysis, migration strategies, and vendor scoring matrices
· Draft and deliver high-impact business artifacts:
o Business Requirements Documents (BRD)
o Capability models and process flows
o RFI/RFP documentation and response evaluation
o Vendor comparison summaries and dashboards
o Executive-level presentations in PowerPoint
**Qualifications**
+ 5-7+ years of Business Analysis experience in financial services, with at least 3 years in Payments (Wires, Fedwire, ACH), payments hub implementations
+ Demonstrated expertise in **requirements gathering, process analysis** , and vendor evaluation
+ Experience supporting **buy vs. build assessments and structured RFI/RFP processes**
+ Strong knowledge of **payment industry standards and messaging formats, including ISO 20022**
+ **Familiarity with integration tools and platforms** such as MuleSoft, Informatica, and Message Queues (MQ) _(Nice to have on API Integration)_
+ **Strong consulting presence** and stakeholder management skills
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel), Visio, and requirements documentation tools
+ Excellent written & verbal communication skills
**Nice to have skills**
+ Experience in integration to **core banking environments & payment orchestration**
+ Exposure to **automation, AI-driven workflow optimization** , or intelligent document processing in financial ops
+ **Previous consulting experience at a bank** or with a major system integrator or consulting firm
+ Agile delivery experience, Jira/Confluence knowledge a plus
**Work Authorization**
· Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
+ 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
**Disclaimer:** The compensation, and benefits 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.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Business Analyst- Payment Hub Modernization & Integration- Banking & Financial Services, C...
07666 Teaneck, New Jersey
Cognizant
Posted 12 days ago
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Job Description
**Senior Business Analyst- Payment Hub Modernization & Integration**
**Banking & Financial Services, Cognizant Consulting**
**Detroit, Michigan, USA**
**ABOUT US**
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at .
**COGNIZANT CONSULTING**
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we're growing!
**The Role**
Our Banking & Financial Services Group is looking for a Consulting Manager to join our journey. We're looking for someone who is a Sr. Business Analyst within the Banking domain.
We're hiring **experienced Business Analysts** with deep knowledge of payment systems and a strong consulting mindset to support a strategic modernization initiative. This program focuses on evaluating and enhancing current payment capabilities across Wires, Fedwire, and ACH, including integration analysis, vendor evaluation, and future-state design aligned with emerging technologies like AI and automation.
Ideal candidates will have a solid background in **payments hub implementation** , operations and infrastructure, coupled with experience delivering large-scale discovery and vendor selection engagements in financial services environments.
We're looking for Consulting Managers who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Consulting Manager this means leading a team of Consultants through a client-facing engagement, managing escalations, and serving as a the owner of a workstream; maintaining expertise in your domain; meaningfully contributing to the sales process through a mix of RPI development, client presentations, financial modeling, pricing strategy, and flawless delivery; creating service offerings and/or client partner training materials; and contributing to People Care initiatives, recruiting, and mentoring. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.
Our solutions are in demand and we're passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
**Responsibilities**
+ Lead discovery workshops and facilitate interviews with business, operations, and technology stakeholders
+ Develop a functional capability map for Wires, Fedwire, and ACH, identifying key services and process flows
+ Document current-state business and technical capabilities, including touchpoints with internal systems and external vendors
+ Define future-state capabilities, supporting platform modernization, automation, and operational excellence
+ Partner with Solution Architects to map integration touchpoints (e.g., MuleSoft, MQ, Informatica)
+ Prepare RFIs and RFPs, evaluate vendor solutions against strategic and functional criteria
+ Support cost-benefit analysis, migration strategies, and vendor scoring matrices
· Draft and deliver high-impact business artifacts:
o Business Requirements Documents (BRD)
o Capability models and process flows
o RFI/RFP documentation and response evaluation
o Vendor comparison summaries and dashboards
o Executive-level presentations in PowerPoint
**Qualifications**
+ 5-7+ years of Business Analysis experience in financial services, with at least 3 years in Payments (Wires, Fedwire, ACH), payments hub implementations
+ Demonstrated expertise in **requirements gathering, process analysis** , and vendor evaluation
+ Experience supporting **buy vs. build assessments and structured RFI/RFP processes**
+ Strong knowledge of **payment industry standards and messaging formats, including ISO 20022**
+ **Familiarity with integration tools and platforms** such as MuleSoft, Informatica, and Message Queues (MQ) _(Nice to have on API Integration)_
+ **Strong consulting presence** and stakeholder management skills
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel), Visio, and requirements documentation tools
+ Excellent written & verbal communication skills
**Nice to have skills**
+ Experience in integration to **core banking environments & payment orchestration**
+ Exposure to **automation, AI-driven workflow optimization** , or intelligent document processing in financial ops
+ **Previous consulting experience at a bank** or with a major system integrator or consulting firm
+ Agile delivery experience, Jira/Confluence knowledge a plus
**Work Authorization**
· Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
+ 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
**Disclaimer:** The compensation, and benefits 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.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Banking & Financial Services, Cognizant Consulting**
**Detroit, Michigan, USA**
**ABOUT US**
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at .
**COGNIZANT CONSULTING**
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we're growing!
**The Role**
Our Banking & Financial Services Group is looking for a Consulting Manager to join our journey. We're looking for someone who is a Sr. Business Analyst within the Banking domain.
We're hiring **experienced Business Analysts** with deep knowledge of payment systems and a strong consulting mindset to support a strategic modernization initiative. This program focuses on evaluating and enhancing current payment capabilities across Wires, Fedwire, and ACH, including integration analysis, vendor evaluation, and future-state design aligned with emerging technologies like AI and automation.
Ideal candidates will have a solid background in **payments hub implementation** , operations and infrastructure, coupled with experience delivering large-scale discovery and vendor selection engagements in financial services environments.
We're looking for Consulting Managers who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Consulting Manager this means leading a team of Consultants through a client-facing engagement, managing escalations, and serving as a the owner of a workstream; maintaining expertise in your domain; meaningfully contributing to the sales process through a mix of RPI development, client presentations, financial modeling, pricing strategy, and flawless delivery; creating service offerings and/or client partner training materials; and contributing to People Care initiatives, recruiting, and mentoring. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.
Our solutions are in demand and we're passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
**Responsibilities**
+ Lead discovery workshops and facilitate interviews with business, operations, and technology stakeholders
+ Develop a functional capability map for Wires, Fedwire, and ACH, identifying key services and process flows
+ Document current-state business and technical capabilities, including touchpoints with internal systems and external vendors
+ Define future-state capabilities, supporting platform modernization, automation, and operational excellence
+ Partner with Solution Architects to map integration touchpoints (e.g., MuleSoft, MQ, Informatica)
+ Prepare RFIs and RFPs, evaluate vendor solutions against strategic and functional criteria
+ Support cost-benefit analysis, migration strategies, and vendor scoring matrices
· Draft and deliver high-impact business artifacts:
o Business Requirements Documents (BRD)
o Capability models and process flows
o RFI/RFP documentation and response evaluation
o Vendor comparison summaries and dashboards
o Executive-level presentations in PowerPoint
**Qualifications**
+ 5-7+ years of Business Analysis experience in financial services, with at least 3 years in Payments (Wires, Fedwire, ACH), payments hub implementations
+ Demonstrated expertise in **requirements gathering, process analysis** , and vendor evaluation
+ Experience supporting **buy vs. build assessments and structured RFI/RFP processes**
+ Strong knowledge of **payment industry standards and messaging formats, including ISO 20022**
+ **Familiarity with integration tools and platforms** such as MuleSoft, Informatica, and Message Queues (MQ) _(Nice to have on API Integration)_
+ **Strong consulting presence** and stakeholder management skills
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel), Visio, and requirements documentation tools
+ Excellent written & verbal communication skills
**Nice to have skills**
+ Experience in integration to **core banking environments & payment orchestration**
+ Exposure to **automation, AI-driven workflow optimization** , or intelligent document processing in financial ops
+ **Previous consulting experience at a bank** or with a major system integrator or consulting firm
+ Agile delivery experience, Jira/Confluence knowledge a plus
**Work Authorization**
· Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
+ 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
**Disclaimer:** The compensation, and benefits 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.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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