Functional SME–Mortgage Platform

Cognizant; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Udemy access

Cognizant Academy

International work environment

Job summary

Cognizant in the Netherlands is hiring a Senior Functional SME for the Mortgage Platform to lead end-to-end banking transformation engagements across discovery to go-live. You will facilitate PLWs with clients and vendors and validate platform configurations against business requirements.

You will influence solution design, review BRDs and FSDs, and work with integration, testing, design, and development teams, applying Waterfall and Agile methodologies from start to finish at Amsterdam onsite.

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.
• Education: Engineering Graduate / MBA / Professional Degree / Postgraduate.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 BRDs, 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 — based on programme needs

Skills

PLW facilitation

End-to-end project leadership

Stakeholder influence

Bridge business-IT discussions

Waterfall & Agile

Mortgage platform knowledge

SaaS integration concepts

Education

Engineering degree / MBA / equivalent

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