Client Relationship Manager - Banking & Financi...
@ Cognizant

Teaneck, NJ
$170,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 14 hours ago

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Overview

The Client Relationship Manager - Banking & Financial Services at Cognizant is responsible for leading day-to-day activities and the P&L for assigned accounts. You will support the Client Partner, build trusted relationships with clients, optimize resource mix, and drive revenue growth through renewals, extensions, and proactive bids.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders
  • Understand client environment, issues, and priorities
  • Co-create solutions and drive RFPs for renewals and extensions
  • Monitor BFS industry trends and propose proactive ideas
  • Lead onsite project teams and manage backlog growth

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 10 years in a client facing role within consulting or IT professional services (BFS vertical). Proven experience managing client P&L of over $15 million and excellent communication skills at all organizational levels are required.

Preferred Experience

MS or MBA degree, strong project management background, and ability to manage complex assignments. Prior experience in new business development and multi-tasking in dynamic environments is an advantage.

Top Reasons to Join Our Team

  • Attractive compensation with base salary and bonus plan
  • Strong incentive and benefits including stock purchase and insurance
  • Exposure to industry leading methodologies and experienced teams
  • Clear career advancement opportunities
  • A collaborative and professional culture focused on excellence

Salary and Compensation

Annual salary ranges between $160,000 and $180,000, with eligibility for discretionary annual incentives.

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Key skills/competency

  • Client Relationship Management
  • P&L Management
  • Consulting
  • Business Development
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • BFS Industry
  • Strategic Planning
  • Renewals
  • Problem-solving

How to Get Hired at Cognizant

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant P&L and client management experience.
  • Research Cognizant's culture: Review their mission and recent news.
  • Practice case studies: Prepare examples of client problem solving.
  • Network strategically: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review financial metrics and P&L reporting.
Familiarize with BFS industry trends.
Study project management tools and techniques.
Practice data analysis using case studies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging client experience and resolution.
Explain a time managing multi-task priorities.
Discuss how you adapt to dynamic environments.
Share experience influencing executive stakeholders.

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