Asset Management – Practice Lead (Associate Director)

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 deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague to help shape the future of business. Could it be you?

About the Role

As an Asset Management Practice Lead, you will make an impact by driving growth for consulting business across our asset management clients, develop offerings targeted at asset management clients, engage in sales pursuit, represent consulting in client pitches, building trusted client relationships, and ensure measurable business outcomes across large, complex consulting programs. You will be a valued member of the capital markets consulting team and work collaboratively with cross‑functional stakeholders, client partners, and multi-location delivery teams. You will be reporting to the regional head of capital markets consulting.

In This Role, You Will:

· Act as an Asset Management SME during proactive pursuits or RFP responses, be the primary point of contact for client partners or client relationship managers and ensure we have a winning proposition.

· Own end‑to‑end delivery across won Asset Management programs, projects, and managed services engagements, while using farming techniques to ensure follow through revenue via other projects.

· Deepen Asset Management practice capabilities via thought leadership and developing sales collateral, including publishing blogs, case studies, and developing the right talent base.

· Ensure partial personal billability while balancing practice growth goals, while relationship building with key client executives in the Asset Management client firms.

Work Model – Hybrid

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 travel as needed to client or Cognizant location in the NYC Metropolitan Area. Candidate needs to be local to the area or should be willing to relocate. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work–life balance through a variety of wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on client needs or business requirements. We will always communicate expectations clearly.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus.

· 12–15+ years of IT services, consulting, or digital transformation experience.

· 8+ years in program, delivery, or engagement leadership roles with a strong track record managing large, complex programs in the Asset Management domain.

· Proven experience managing global delivery models, including onshore/offshore teams.

· Strong executive presence, communication, presentation and stakeholder management capabilities.

These Will Help You Succeed

· Deep understanding of modern technology landscapes (Digital Transformation, Cloud, Data & AI, Application Modernization).

· Certifications such as PMP or Lean SixSigma

· Strong governance, planning, and execution discipline.

· Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

· Business acumen and industry awareness.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and highlight your transferable skills.

Compensation

· $165,000 - $194,000

· This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of applicable plans.

Benefits

Includes applicable items from the standard U.S. benefits package:

· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

· 401(k) with company contributions

· Employee stock purchase plan

· Employee assistance program

· 10 paid holidays plus PTO

· Paid parental leave and fertility assistance

· Learning & development programs and certifications

Post Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until 2/28/2026

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.