Senior Consultant, Retirement & Pension Insurance

Cognizant; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase

EAP

Holidays & PTO

Parental leave

L&D programs

Job summary

Cognizant Consulting is seeking a Senior Consultant – Insurance Consulting (Retirement & Pension) to lead retirement and pension engagements, shaping strategy, operating models, and processes for Fortune 500 clients.

You will partner with client and Cognizant leadership to scope and execute projects, manage engagement economics, and mentor teams while delivering high‑quality, value‑driven results in a remote US role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in retirement and pension.
• Hands-on experience across retirement offerings (DC/DB, annuities, NQDC, COLI, PRTP).
• Strong ethics and ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Ability to translate objectives into executable tasks.
• Proven people leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver retirement and pension engagements by assessing client maturity and transforming business and operating models.
• Partner with client and Cognizant leadership to plan, scope, and execute projects while managing engagement economics.
• Serve as trusted advisor to retirement and pension clients, building long-standing relationships.
• Support business development including upsell opportunities and RFI/RFP responses.
• Coach and inspire consulting teams to ensure quality and consistency of deliverables.

Skills

Client relationship building

Leadership

Strategic thinking

RFI/RFP responses

Engagement management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/IT/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

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 Senior Consultant – 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 through 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 5 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

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

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Employee assistance program

• 10 paid holidays plus PTO

• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance

• Learning and development certifications and programs

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.