Program Manager (ISG) -Asset & Wealth Management

Cognizant; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Coverage

Prescription Drug Coverage

Mental Health Support

Retirement Benefits

RRSP contributions

Job summary

Cognizant in Canada is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead strategic technology and business transformation initiatives within the Asset & Wealth Management domain. The role involves managing end-to-end program delivery and aligning business objectives with technology solutions.

You will drive large-scale initiatives around wealth management platforms, risk solutions, and enterprise modernization, with strong governance and stakeholder management in a global financial services

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of program management experience in asset & wealth management.
• Strong stakeholder management, governance, and delivery leadership in global financial services.
• Experience leading large-scale modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic technology and business transformation initiatives within the Asset & Wealth Management domain.
• Manage end-to-end program delivery, aligning objectives with technology solutions.
• Drive execution of wealth management platforms, risk solutions, and enterprise modernization initiatives.

Skills

Asset & Wealth Management

Wealth Management Operations

Financial Services Programs

Portfolio Management

Regulatory Compliance

Advantage Architect

FIS Risk

Program Governance

Agile Delivery

Enterprise Financial Platforms

Tools

Advantage Architect

FIS Risk

Program Governance

Agile Delivery

Enterprise Financial Platforms

Job description

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 is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Program Manager (ISG) – Asset & Wealth Management

Job Title

Program Manager (ISG)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead strategic technology and business transformation initiatives within the Asset & Wealth Management domain. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end program delivery, aligning business objectives with technology solutions, and ensuring successful execution of large-scale initiatives involving wealth management platforms, risk solutions, and enterprise modernization efforts. This role requires strong stakeholder management, governance, and delivery leadership skills within a global financial services environment.

Experience

10 - 15 Years

Required Skills

Domain Skills

• Asset & Wealth Management
• Wealth Management Operations
• Financial Services Programs
• Portfolio Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Technical Skills

• Advantage Architect
• FIS Risk
• Program Governance
• Agile Delivery
• Enterprise Financial Platforms

Nice to Have Skills

• Digital Transformation
• SAFe Agile Methodologies
• Change Management
• Financial Regulatory Reporting
• Hybrid Delivery Models

Application Accepted: 9/31/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $115,000 - $130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Extended Health Coverage through Manulife
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Virtual Care Services (TELUS Health)
• Mental Health & Counselling Services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual Pharmacy Services
• Retirement Benefits
• Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer matching up to 3%
• RRSP contributions are available; however, Cognizant does not provide RRSP matching

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable language

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

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