Manager - Consulting (KYC/CDD)

The Cognizant Difference - Helping our Clients Win In Digital

At Cognizant Consulting, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game-across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge. Our strategy is built around elevating business and industry understanding of the aspirations and unique abilities of our clients and by building these relationships based on trust and value.

Role Responsibilities

• Working on client's business operations and IT initiatives
• Organizing and participating stakeholder discussions / workshops for carrying out business analysis, defining solution alternatives, building consensus and obtaining sign-off.
• Documenting client discussions, analysis findings and the recommended solution in clear and concise manner
• Supporting the engagement team during functional validation and deployment of the solution
• Effectively interacting with stakeholders across various business, operations, and IT teams
• Independently managing assigned work streams and ensure high quality deliverables
• Developing strong working relationships with clients and ensure positive client feedback

Skills and Experience

• About 12-15 years of experience as a business analyst, preferably in a consulting or IT services vendor firm with exposure to methodologies and frameworks for business analysis
• Hands-on experience in process documentation, business analysis, consulting in banking
• Prior experience in banking / financial services is a must, with good broader understanding of private banking or transaction banking, and deep understanding in at least one area preferably KYC, CDD, client on-boarding
• Post graduate qualification (Master's) in Finance / IT or an MBA from a reputed Institution or CFA and an a graduate degree in any Science or Engineering stream
• Proficient in requirements management, business analysis and solution definition
• Strong Business Development Skill.
• Knowledge of SDLC, UML, typical business requirements and functional specifications templates
• Strong knowledge of the banking processes and products, especially private banking or transaction/ wholesale banking
• Strong expertise in client data and related processes, esp. KYC, CDD, client on-boarding
• Strong communication skills in English - verbal and written
• Ability to conduct well-structured discussions with business, operations and IT stakeholders
• Ability to independently plan, carry out and track assigned tasks and ensure their timely completion
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite, including Visio and MS Project
• Ability to perform in a tight deadline environment
• Strong attention to detail and strong analytical
• Experience in digitalization projects in banking/financial services preferred
• Ability to lead a team

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Jan 20 2023

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 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 www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.