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Senior Consulting Manager, Senior Business System Analyst-Investment & Client Data and Information Delivery, Banking & Finance Consulting
Needham, Massachusetts, United States
Actively hiring, first seen by us 2 days ago- Pay
USD 130,000–155,000/year — pay source
Compensation The annual salary for this position is $130,000 to $155,000 USD, 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.
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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 3-4 days per week in the office in Needham, Massachusetts. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. They may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
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What you’ll work on
Full postingAs a Senior Consulting Manager, Senior Business System Analyst Investment & Client Data and Information Delivery, you will make an impact by providing strategic and operational leadership across investment data, client reporting, and information-delivery capabilities for a leading asset management client.
You will own the end-to-end delivery of timely, accurate, controlled, and client-ready investment information while advancing data governance, operating-model improvements, reporting scalability, and platform modernization.
Own end-to-end delivery of accurate, controlled, client-ready investment information
Oversee sourcing, validation, governance and distribution of holdings, transactions and performance data
Define future-state data and reporting architecture and transformation roadmaps with business and technology leaders
Establish data ownership, lineage, data-quality rules, and reconciliations
Lead multidisciplinary teams and strategic vendors, and report service performance to executives
From the employer’s posting
As a Senior Consulting Manager, Senior Business System Analyst Investment & Client Data and Information Delivery, you will make an impact by providing strategic and operational leadership across investment data, client reporting, and information-delivery capabilities for a leading asset management client.
You will own the end-to-end delivery of timely, accurate, controlled, and client-ready investment information while advancing data governance, operating-model improvements, reporting scalability, and platform modernization. You will collaborate with Investments, Client Service, Operations, Data, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and external service providers to improve data quality, strengthen controls, and enhance the overall client experience.
You will own the end-to-end delivery of timely, accurate, controlled, and client-ready investment information
Oversee the sourcing, validation, enrichment, governance, and distribution of securities, holdings, transactions, benchmarks, performance, attribution, exposures, portfolio accounting, and client data.
Partner with business and technology leaders to define future-state data and reporting architecture, business requirements, implementation priorities, and transformation roadmaps
Strengthen enterprise data governance by establishing clear data ownership, lineage, metadata, data-quality rules, reconciliations
Lead multidisciplinary teams and strategic vendors, manage complex delivery issues and escalations
Education & alternatives
- Proven ability to lead data and reporting transformation initiatives from strategy and requirements through implementation, adoption, and operational stabilization. - Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. These will help you succeed
Benefits in the posting
Full benefits wording- Benefits may include, subject to eligibility:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and company contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- 10 paid holidays plus paid time off
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development certifications and programs
- Application deadline
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- Nov 5, 20262 days ago
- Recorded sightings
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- Last seen by us
- Nov 7, 2026
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- Experience with enterprise investment-data platforms, data warehouses or data lakes, portfolio accounting systems, performance and attribution platforms, CRM solutions, client-reporting technologies, and vendor-based data services. - Working knowledge of SQL, data analytics and visualization, APIs, cloud data platforms, workflow tools, automation, and Agile delivery practices. - Experience managing third-party market or reference data providers, reporting vendors, outsourced service partners, and associated service, risk, and performance reviews.
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About Cognizant
- People
- About 351,600 in 2025, up 4% from the year before.Annual report (SEC Form 10-K)
- Company
- Listed as CTSH.
- H-1B visas
- 1,401 approved for new hires in fiscal 2025.US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Demand for Data Leadership roles
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About the role
We file this job under Data Leadership, by the work the posting describes.
Data leaders run data teams or design how a company's data fits together. Managers hire, set priorities and answer for whether the data work pays off; architects choose the systems and the shape of the data.
Expect years of hands-on data work, experience leading people or projects, and the ability to explain tradeoffs to executives.
Unlike a senior engineer or analyst, most of a data leader's week goes to people, planning and decisions rather than building.
US government figures for computer and information systems managers
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $175,140
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 15.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
The government has no code for data leaders, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information systems managers, which includes data processing and data operations managers.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 11-3021.
Job description
Senior Consulting Manager, Senior Business System Analyst Investment & Client Data and Information Delivery
Location: Needham, Massachusetts
Industry: Asset Management / Investment Management
About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice. We are a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their businesses. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capabilities, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Now, we are looking for our next colleague to join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About the role
As a Senior Consulting Manager, Senior Business System Analyst Investment & Client Data and Information Delivery, you will make an impact by providing strategic and operational leadership across investment data, client reporting, and information-delivery capabilities for a leading asset management client.
You will own the end-to-end delivery of timely, accurate, controlled, and client-ready investment information while advancing data governance, operating-model improvements, reporting scalability, and platform modernization. You will collaborate with Investments, Client Service, Operations, Data, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and external service providers to improve data quality, strengthen controls, and enhance the overall client experience.
In this role, you will
- Lead the strategy, operating model, and day-to-day delivery of investment data, client reporting, and information services across institutional and intermediary channels, ensuring deliverables meet contractual, regulatory, quality, and timeliness requirements.
- Oversee the sourcing, validation, enrichment, governance, and distribution of securities, holdings, transactions, benchmarks, performance, attribution, exposures, portfolio accounting, and client data.
- Partner with business and technology leaders to define future-state data and reporting architecture, business requirements, implementation priorities, and transformation roadmaps involving data platforms, reporting tools, workflow automation, self-service capabilities, and client portals.
- Strengthen enterprise data governance by establishing clear data ownership, lineage, metadata, data-quality rules, reconciliations, approval standards, service-level agreements, issue-management practices, capacity plans, and management metrics.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and strategic vendors, manage complex delivery issues and escalations, drive root-cause analysis and sustainable improvements, and provide executive reporting on service performance, risks, incidents, demand, and transformation progress.
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 3-4 days per week in the office in Needham, Massachusetts. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. They may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you must have to be considered
- 12-15 years of progressive experience in investment data, client reporting, information delivery, investment operations, or related asset management functions, including significant experience leading teams and enterprise-scale transformation programs.
- Deep understanding of asset management data and processes, including securities, holdings, transactions, benchmarks, performance, attribution, exposures, portfolio accounting, and institutional or intermediary client reporting.
- Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end information-delivery services with rigorous expectations for accuracy, timeliness, data quality, governance, operational risk, controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to lead data and reporting transformation initiatives from strategy and requirements through implementation, adoption, and operational stabilization.
- Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
These will help you succeed
- Experience with enterprise investment-data platforms, data warehouses or data lakes, portfolio accounting systems, performance and attribution platforms, CRM solutions, client-reporting technologies, and vendor-based data services.
- Working knowledge of SQL, data analytics and visualization, APIs, cloud data platforms, workflow tools, automation, and Agile delivery practices.
- Experience managing third-party market or reference data providers, reporting vendors, outsourced service partners, and associated service, risk, and performance reviews.
- Knowledge of regulatory, privacy, books-and-records, data retention, and operational-risk requirements affecting investment and client information.
- An MBA, CFA, CIPM, or relevant data-management, Agile, or project-management certification.
We are excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Do not hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Consider the transferable experiences and unique skills that could help you bring new and valuable perspectives to this role.
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $130,000 to $155,000 USD, 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
Benefits may include, subject to eligibility:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and company contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- 10 paid holidays plus paid time off
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development certifications and programs
Application deadline
Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2026.
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- Pay
Compensation The annual salary for this position is $130,000 to $155,000 USD, 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.
- Location & working pattern
Needham, Massachusetts, United States
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 3-4 days per week in the office in Needham, Massachusetts. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. They may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
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