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, and data mapping techniques 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 and reporting 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 within Capital Markets Strong domain expertise in Fixed Income products (Bonds, Rates, Credit, Derivatives) Solid understanding of trade lifecycle, pricing, risk analytics, and regulatory frameworks Experience working with trading and risk platforms within Capital Markets environments Proven track record delivering technology and data-driven initiatives in financial markets Strong stakeholder management skills across Front Office, Risk, Quants, and Technology teams Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery models Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

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 reporting tools 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

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 23rd July, 2026.