Location: Toronto, Canada (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, data mapping techniques, and business analysis frameworks
Act as a strong individual contributor or lead, with the ability to operate as a Senior Business Systems Analyst when required
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, documentation, and confidently present insights 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 Toronto, CAN .
Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs. [Global Job...oilerplate | Word]
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 or Business Systems Analysis within Capital Markets
Strong domain expertise in Fixed Income products (Bonds, Rates, Credit, Derivatives)
Understanding of lending and sell-side business processes within Capital Markets
Solid understanding of trade lifecycle, pricing, risk analytics, and regulatory frameworks
Experience working with trading and risk platforms within Capital Markets environments
Proven experience in Agile delivery models (Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid)
Ability to lead initiatives as an individual contributor while influencing senior stakeholders
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to leadership audiences
Experience in requirements documentation, stakeholder alignment, and business process analysis
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
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 understanding of data flows across systems
Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies, tools, and domain requirements
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
Ability to operate effectively in both leadership and hands-on analytical roles
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is CAD 109,000 – 128,000 , 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
Post Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until 23 rd July, 2026.
