Senior Client Relationship & Growth Lead

Cognizant; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Client Relationship Manager for Banking & Financial Services in the New York/New Jersey area. You will own client relationships, collaborate with delivery teams, and drive renewals, scope expansions, and RFPs while maintaining P&L responsibility.

A strong executive-level communicator is essential for success. The role emphasizes building trusted stakeholder relationships, guiding projects, and managing complex engagements across BFS clients, with a focus on growth and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a client-facing role in BFS IT/consulting
• Experience managing client P&L of $15M+ with reporting and metrics
• Ability to influence and communicate with executives up to the C-Suite
• Bachelor’s degree required
• MS or MBA degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders
• Define client problems and co-create solutions
• Drive RFPs and renewals including expansions
• Manage backlog growth including renewals and extensions
• Lead onsite project teams and align with client environment

Skills

Client relationship management

P&L management

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS/MBA preferred

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Client Relationship Manager for Banking & Financial Services in the New York/New Jersey area. You will own client relationships, collaborate with delivery teams, and drive renewals, scope expansions, and RFPs while maintaining P&L responsibility.

A strong executive-level communicator is essential for success. The role emphasizes building trusted stakeholder relationships, guiding projects, and managing complex engagements across BFS clients, with a focus on growth and