Functional SME–Mortgage Platform

Cognizant; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Udemy and Cognizant Academy

Technology-driven organization

International work environment

Job summary

Cognizant in Amsterdam seeks a Senior Functional SME for Mortgage Platform implementations. You will connect client business stakeholders, product vendors, and delivery squads to ensure functional solutions are designed, adopted, and implemented end-to-end.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end programmes from discovery to Go-Live, facilitating workshops, and validating configurations with a focus on Dutch mortgage processes.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of experience in platform implementation within banking domains.
• Expertise in Dutch mortgage processes and platforms.
• Strong experience in PLW facilitation and requirement configuration within platforms.
• Ability to influence stakeholders on solution design and implementation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with integration concepts in SaaS environments.
• Knowledge of Dutch language is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end implementation engagements across Mortgage and Banking transformation programmes - from Discovery through to Go-Live
• Conduct and facilitate Process Led Workshops (PLWs) with clients and third-party vendors, driving alignment across business and IT stakeholders
• Perform hands-on platform configuration and functional validation to ensure requirements are accurately fulfilled at a grass-roots level
• Lead Gap-Fit analysis and Adopt vs. Adapt discussions, positively influencing business and IT decision-makers to reach sound functional outcomes
• Review, contribute to, and approve key project deliverables including Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), and project plans
• Work collaboratively with integration, testing, design, and development teams throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Apply appropriate implementation methodologies - including Waterfall and Agile (including ceremonies) - based on programme needs

Job description

Functional SME-Mortgage Platform

About the role

As a Senior Functional SME within Cognizant, you will step into one of the most strategically critical roles in large-scale banking transformation programmes. You will be the connective tissue between client business stakeholders, product vendors, integration teams, and delivery squads - ensuring that the right functional solutions are designed, adopted, and implemented end-to-end.

In this role,

you will:

• Lead and manage end-to-end implementation engagements across Mortgage and Banking transformation programmes - from Discovery through to Go-Live
• Conduct and facilitate Process Led Workshops (PLWs) with clients and third-party vendors, driving alignment across business and IT stakeholders
• Perform hands-on platform configuration and functional validation to ensure requirements are accurately fulfilled at a grass-roots level
• Lead Gap-Fit analysis and Adopt vs. Adapt discussions, positively influencing business and IT decision-makers to reach sound functional outcomes
• Review, contribute to, and approve key project deliverables including Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) , Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) , and project plans
• Work collaboratively with integration, testing, design, and development teams throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Apply appropriate implementation methodologies - including Waterfall and Agile (including ceremonies) - based on programme needs

Work model

Onsite - This role requires presence at the client or Cognizant office in Amsterdam. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered

• 12-15+ years of experience in platform implementation within banking domains.
• Expertise in Dutch mortgage processes and platforms.
• Strong experience in PLW facilitation and requirement configuration within platforms.
• Ability to influence stakeholders on solution design and implementation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with integration concepts in SaaS environments.
• Knowledge of Dutch language is a strong advantage.
• Education: Engineering Graduate / MBA / Professional Degree / Postgraduate.

These will help you stand out

• Experience in coordinating UAT and managing multi-stakeholder engagements.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and API-driven integrations.
• Thought leadership in banking transformation and product consulting.

What we offer (Netherlands)

• Competitive salary
• Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy
• Technology-driven organization with an open team spirit
• International work environment

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.