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Job Description
Assistant Vice President, Banking Product Subject Matter Expert Cognizant - 3.8 Teaneck, NJ Job Details Full-time $176,400 - $280,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Systems integration IT transformation Automation software Operations transformation Industry knowledge of banking risk management Enterprise solutions implementation Bachelor's degree Enterprise Integration Financial product expertise Data analytics Scalability Data-driven problem-solving Regulatory compliance analysis AI-driven automation Systems architecture experience within finance Implementing IT solutions Industry knowledge of retail banking Full Job Description Banking & Financial Services Consulting, NA About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is a global community of more than 5,000 experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. We blend industry depth with technology advisory capability to deliver innovative solutions for leading financial institutions. About the Role As a Banking Product Subject Matter Expert (Product SME) within Cognizant's Banking & Financial Services (BFS) Consulting practice, you will guide major transformation initiatives requiring deep expertise across core banking, risk, compliance, and supporting ecosystem platforms. Unlike a traditional Banking SME whose focus centers on banking operations and domain processes, this role requires deep, comparative knowledge of market leading banking products and platforms—including their strengths, weaknesses, overlaps, integration patterns, and complementary value. The expectation is that the Banking Product SME will leverage platform-led insights to shape consulting opportunities and contribute to pipeline creation by developing POVs on platform strengths and modernization strategies leading platform focused discovery sessions advising on platform strategy, selection, modernization pathways, and vendor ecosystems while shaping solution architectures and supporting go-to-market efforts In this
Role, You Will:
Domain & Product Leadership Provide actionable expertise across major core banking platforms, risk and compliance systems, digital banking suites, and associated banking technology ecosystems Evaluate and compare platform capabilities across multiple vendors, articulating where products overlap, compete, or complement each other Advise clients on product selection, integration strategy, and long-term platform roadmaps Revenue & Growth Support Go-to-Market & Sales Enablement Partner with account teams to develop differentiated proposals based on product ecosystems Lead pursuits involving core modernization, risk/compliance transformation, and platform-based digital banking programs Influence vendor selection and partnership strategy based on objective product knowledge Delivery Excellence Guide transformation programs including Core banking replacement and consolidation Digital channel platform enablement Risk and compliance modernization (AML, KYC, Fraud, Transaction Monitoring) Workflow and case management modernization Maintain alignment between business requirements, product capabilities, and delivery execution Solution Development Develop reusable product comparison frameworks, capability heatmaps, integration models, and modernization accelerators Provide product-level insights into architectural patterns, extensibility models, and ecosystem integration opportunities Operational Rigor Provide oversight across business cases, product fit assessments, RFP/RFI processes, and governance models Ensure predictable performance and accuracy in scope definition during platform-driven engagements Client Leadership Build trusted relationships with technology, operations, and product executives Serve as a visible platform expert in transformation conversations and vendor strategy sessions Talent & Organization Mentor consulting teams on product architecture, vendor capabilities, and ecosystem integration Support recruitment of product specialists and functional architects Work Model This hybrid role requires up to 3 days per week at client or Cognizant locations depending on engagement needs. Travel may be required for client workshops, platform assessments, and executive engagements What You Must Have to Be Considered Deep Product & Platform Expertise 15+ years of hands-on experience with major core banking, digital banking, risk, compliance, and payments platforms Expert-level understanding of vendor ecosystems such as FIS, Fiserv, Temenos, Finastra, Q2, nCino, Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Actimize, SAS AML, and similar platforms Demonstrated ability to contrast features, capabilities, data models, integration patterns, and scalability across competing platforms Technology & Transformation Leadership Experience leading large-scale platform modernization, including core conversions, product migrations, and digital platform integration Regulatory & Risk Expertise Understanding of FFIEC, OCC, FDIC, and compliance expectations Consulting & Executive Engagement Strong ability to communicate complex product differences to both technical and executive stakeholders Proven success shaping platform-centric transformation strategies AI / Automation Experience Experience in applying AI, workflow automation, case management, and analytics to enhance platform capabilities Education & Certifications Bachelor's required; MBA or advanced degree preferred PMP, CSM, or technology-specific certifications are a strong plus These Will Help You Succeed Experience developing reusable platform comparison IP Strong network within banking products and fintech vendor ecosystems Ability to challenge vendor narratives with objective, data-driven product evaluation Success Criteria for this Role Pipeline Generation & Market Impact Contribution to platform-centric opportunities and solutioning Influence on multi-service transformation deals anchored in product modernization Sales & Revenue Contribution Positive impact on platform-aligned pursuits and win rates Client Satisfaction & Account Growth High satisfaction with product strategy assessments and platform recommendations Delivery Quality & Engagement Outcomes High-quality platform fit assessments, RFP recommendations, and modernization roadmaps Practice & Talent Development Development of consultants with meaningful platform fluency Contribution to reusable frameworks and product evaluation models
Pay Transparency Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until July 2nd, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $176,400 - $280,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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.
