Banking Risk & Core Banking Transformation Leader

Cognizant; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is recruiting a Partner in Banking Risk and Core Banking Transformation Consulting. This leadership role focuses on strategic risk management and modernization for multinational banking clients, optimizing processes and strengthening resilience.

You will collaborate across risk, finance, operations and technology to deliver measurable client value. You will mentor teams, drive AI-enabled insight, and lead with strategic vision while upholding Cognizant's values and commitment to an

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in risk management across credit, market, operational and liquidity areas.
• Hands-on exposure to core banking processes and systems.
• Strong consulting skills: problem solving, stakeholder engagement, executive communication.
• Familiarity with global banking regulations and prudential standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise risk management and core banking modernization engagements for global banks.
• Develop strategic roadmaps aligning risk management with client objectives and milestones.
• Design robust risk policies, governance structures and control mechanisms.
• Define target operating models integrating modern core banking platforms with risk analytics and reporting.

Skills

Risk management

Core banking

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Data quality

Leadership

Hybrid delivery

Job description

Cognizant is recruiting a Partner in Banking Risk and Core Banking Transformation Consulting. This leadership role focuses on strategic risk management and modernization for multinational banking clients, optimizing processes and strengthening resilience.

You will collaborate across risk, finance, operations and technology to deliver measurable client value. You will mentor teams, drive AI-enabled insight, and lead with strategic vision while upholding Cognizant's values and commitment to an