Consulting Manager, Financial Crime

The Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world’s leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Banking & Financial Services Consulting

Cognizant’s Banking & Financial Services (BFS) Consulting team is seeking talented consultants with business analysis and digital change delivery experience to work with our ecosystem of clients, alliances, start-ups, and design agencies to deliver the next generation of banking products and experiences. This role provides an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, high energy and entrepreneurial team working with leading Benelux based clients.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Relevant experience in Financial Crime Compliance (AML/ CFT, Sanctions, Anti -Bribery & Corruption and Fraud) experience in banking, insurance, asset management, and/or in a big public accounting firm.
• Candidates with experience in Private Banking KYC (i.e. review of Source of Wealth narrative and corroboration) would have an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of expectations of regulators such as MAS and HKMA. Knowledge of other ASEAN jurisdictions’ AML regulations and environment, and practical experience in the industry a plus.
• Knowledge of the global risk and regulatory environment, especially developments in the FCC space.
• Functional Analyst (BA) responsible for owning the backlog.
• Work closely with the Product Lead and Technology Owner on prioritizing, creating and refining the backlog.
• Well versed in Requirement Elicitation, Prioritization, understanding the Scope, Gap Analysis, Stakeholder analysis & Management, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Product Backlog Management.
• Proficient at story writing to support both business and technical requirements to support feature development, Production stability, security and resiliency requirements.
• Proficient in creating Business Requirement Document, Functional Requirement Document, Use Case specification Document, Workflows, Implementation guides, Testing and accepting stories
• Possess a complete understanding of SDLC processes and Agile/ Waterfall methodologies.
• Industry related certification (e.g., CAMS or ICA diploma in AML).
• Demonstrate strong planning, execution and reporting skills.
• Analytical skills, specifically, the ability to assess and decompose financial services industry processes utilizing a risk and control f
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The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

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 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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.

Disclaimer:

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.

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