Consulting Principal – Insurance Consulting

Cognizant; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discretionary annual incentive

Job summary

Cognizant Consulting is seeking a Consulting Principal with deep retirement and pension expertise to lead engagements across strategy, operating model, and technology. You will collaborate with Cognizant leaders and client teams to deliver measurable value and build trusted relationships.

The role supports remote work within the United States, offering a competitive compensation package, growth opportunities, and a robust benefits program designed to support work-life balance and career

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced degree in a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead retirement and pension consulting engagements across strategy, operating model, processes, and technology.
• Partner with client and Cognizant leadership to plan, scope, and execute projects while managing engagement economics.
• Serve as trusted advisor, building long‑standing client relationships in retirement and pension domains.
• Support business development including RFI/RFP responses and upsell opportunities.
• Coach and inspire consulting teams to ensure high-quality, relevant client deliverables.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic client relationships

Business development

Project oversight

Retirement & pension knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/IT/Engineering

Advanced degree

Job description

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role

As a Consulting Principal – Insurance Consulting (Retirement & Pension) , you will make an impact by helping retirement and pension clients transform their businesses across strategy, operating model, processes, and technology. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting Insurance Practice and work collaboratively with client leaders, project stakeholders, and internal consulting teams to deliver value‑additive consulting engagements and build long‑term trusted relationships.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver retirement and pension consulting engagements by assessing client maturity and helping transform business and operating models
• Partner with client and Cognizant leadership to plan, scope, and execute value‑additive consulting projects while managing engagement economics
• Serve as a trusted advisor to retirement and pension clients, building strong, ethical, and long‑standing working relationships
• Support business development activities including upsell opportunities and management of RFI/RFP responses
• Coach, develop, and inspire consulting teams while ensuring quality, relevance, and consistency of client deliverables

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you must have to be considered

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field
• Approximately 15+ years of experience in the retirement and pension industry
• Hands‑on experience across retirement and pension offerings such as defined contribution (DC), defined benefit (DB), annuities, NQDC, COLI, or pension risk transfer
• Strong ethics and work ethic, with a proven track record of building trusted client relationships
• Ability to translate client objectives into clear scope and executable tasks
• Proven people leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

These will help you succeed

• Advanced degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field
• Ability to serve as a thought leader in retirement and pension industry best practices
• Experience creating consulting mindshare such as white papers, points‑of‑view, and case studies
• Experience building reusable consulting assets and practice capabilities
• Strong presence as a people leader who motivates teams and supports career development

Applications will be accepted until 8/31/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $170,000 - $190,000 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:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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 law.

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.