About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About the role
As a Senior Consultant, you will make an impact by delivering high‑quality consulting solutions across complex client engagements. You will be a valued member of the Banking & Financial Services Consulting Practice, working collaboratively with consulting leadership, cross-functional delivery teams, and client stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
In this role, you will:
Take ownership of one or more components of a consulting engagement.
Support or lead data-driven analysis to identify solution requirements.
Conduct client workshops to gather requirements for business requirement documents and user stories.
Monitor solution quality and compliance to standards; conduct or facilitate structured solution walkthroughs.
Lead user acceptance testing, including issue tracking and resolution.
Work model
Onsite role
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring regular presence in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re 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
6–10 years of experience in technology, consulting, professional services, or solution development.
Strong background as a Senior Business Analyst with experience in business analysis, quality assurance, and end‑to‑end delivery across complex initiatives.
Proficient understanding of high‑value payment systems, messages, and settlement methods such as Canada Lynx, SWIFT, and Fedwire.
Skilled in MS Office, Agile methodology with a Product Owner mindset, Shift‑Left testing practices, and tools such as Jira, JTMF, and Confluence.
Ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable, and testable requirements that align teams across business, technology, compliance, and external partners.
These will help you succeed
Experience delivering solutions from requirements through testing, implementation, and post–go‑live support with strong focus on risk, regulatory alignment, and operational readiness.
Specialization in validating test results across complex payment platforms to ensure accuracy, compliance, and deployment readiness.
Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams, vendors, tools, and environments.
Strong ability to identify defects early, analyze root causes, and drive timely resolution across multiple teams.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Compensation
CAD 100,000–140,000 annually, plus performance bonus.
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.