Senior Consultant - Lending

Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world’s leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2024. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Cognizant’s Banking & Financial Services (BFS) Consulting team is seeking talented consultants with business analysis and digital change delivery experience to work with our ecosystem of clients, alliances, start-ups, and design agencies to deliver the next generation of banking products and experiences. This role provides an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, high energy and entrepreneurial team working with leading Benelux based clients.

• Lead comprehensive business analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements in lending strategies.
• Oversee the planning and execution of data management projects to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
• Provide expert insights into commercial lending practices to optimize operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions for business challenges.
• Analyze market trends and data to inform strategic decision-making processes.
• Develop detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards in all business analysis activities.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and align project goals with business objectives.
• Utilize advanced analytical tools to interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
• Support the design and implementation of technology solutions that enhance data management capabilities.
• Mentor junior team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in business analysis and data management across the organization.

• Possess strong analytical skills with a proven track record in business analysis and planning.
• Demonstrate expertise in lending strategies and data management.
• Have experience in commercial lending which is considered a valuable asset.
• Exhibit excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Show proficiency in using analytical tools and software for data interpretation.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in business finance or a related field.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to practice activities such as Capability Development, Knowledge Management, Proposition or Solution Development
• Develop focused Thought Leadership assets including industry ‘points of view’ or ‘white papers’, podcasts, blogs, video interviews etc

Direct experience of working in wholesale banking Industry through a bank, fintech or building society or industry aligned consulting, agency or software vendor experience for around 4/5 years.

Netherlands