Consulting Manager, Business Analyst – Security Master & Reference Data Management

Consulting Manager, Business Analyst – Security Master & Reference Data Management

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 Consulting Manager, Business Analyst – Security Master & Reference Data Management, you will make an impact by supporting the design, implementation, and governance of security master data and reference data within capital markets and asset servicing operations.

You will bridge business and technology teams by leveraging deep expertise in systems such as InvestOne and Eagle to drive data quality, streamline onboarding workflows, and enable accurate downstream processing. You will be a valued member of the BFS Consulting team, collaborating with operations stakeholders, technology partners, data management teams, and clients.

In This Role, You Will

• Manage and maintain the security master across platforms, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of instrument data (equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternatives)
• Translate business requirements for reference data into functional and technical specifications for technology teams
• Configure, test, and validate security and reference data within InvestOne and Eagle investment management platforms
• Partner with data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, FactSet) and internal teams to onboard new data feeds and resolve data quality issues
• Support end-to-end client onboarding, including security setup, data mapping, UAT, and go-live validation
• Write and execute complex queries across databases to support data validation, reconciliation, and reporting
• Drive governance of reference data management processes and contribute to data stewardship frameworks

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 a week in a client or Cognizant office in Pittsburgh, PA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

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

• 5+ years of experience in security master data management or reference data management within asset management or asset servicing environments
• Hands-on experience with InvestOne and/or Eagle investment management platforms
• Proven experience as a Business Functional Analyst bridging business operations and technology teams
• Deep understanding of capital markets instruments including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and structured products
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders

These Will Help You Succeed

• Experience integrating data from vendors such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, FactSet, or similar market data providers
• Familiarity with ETL processes, data mapping, and testing methodologies in financial services contexts
• Exposure to data governance frameworks, data stewardship, and master data management (MDM) best practices
• Ability to query and analyze data using SQL or similar tools (e.g., Snowflake, Oracle) for validation and reconciliation
• Certification or coursework in finance, data management, or business analysis

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• 10 paid holidays plus PTO
• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
• Learning and development certifications and programs