Senior Consulting Manager, Life & Annuities Insurance

Cognizant; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Consulting Manager specializing in Life & Annuities Insurance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of industry experience and strong consulting skills to lead client engagements and provide strategic industry insights. This role requires effective relationship management and a deep understanding of life and annuity products, with opportunities for travel and professional development.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in life and annuity insurance industry.
• Deep understanding of life and annuity products, processes, and technologies.
• Proven ability to engage with and influence C-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements, documenting current state processes and recommending changes.
• Develop and execute a thought leadership plan targeting client leadership.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and conducting market research.

Skills

Client Engagement

Consulting

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

MBA or other advanced degree preferred

Job description

Senior Consulting Manager, Life & Annuities Insurance

Senior Consulting Manager, Life & Annuities Insurance

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About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

Senior Consulting Manager

(w/ Life & Annuity Insurance exp.)

Insurance Advisory Consulting Practice

Designation: Senior Manager Level

(Hybrid / Remote – Indianapolis, IN)

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

COGNIZANT CONSULTING

Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and is increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing!

At Cognizant Consulting, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry-leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights, and experiences.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Life & Annuity Business Architect to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of the life and annuity insurance industry, strong consulting skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with C-level executives. The ideal candidate will be a thought leader who can drive transformation engagements and contribute to building our industry eminence.

Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Transformation: Lead and actively participate in client engagements, working directly with business stakeholders to document current state processes, provide industry best practice perspectives, and recommend transformative changes. Own and drive the execution of transformation engagements, ensuring successful outcomes and measurable business value.
• Solution Development & Validation: Contribute to all substantive pursuits within the account, bringing a strong insurance industry perspective (specifically Life & Annuity and Group), an outside-in and contextual view. Validate proposed solutions, articulate business value and expected outcomes as part of compelling propositions for clients.
• Industry Eminence & Thought Leadership: Develop and execute a thought leadership and mindshare plan targeting client leadership. This includes organizing and leading thought leadership sessions, participating in joint PR activities, engaging in industry forums, and collaborating with industry analysts. Actively share industry trends and innovative product ideas with business and C-level executives to build mindshare and position our company as a trusted advisor.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with business and C-level executives at client organizations. Act as a trusted advisor, understanding their challenges and opportunities, and providing valuable insights and recommendations.
• Market Research & Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape within the life and annuity market. Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including sales, delivery, and product development. Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of the business architecture practice.
  
  

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the life and annuity insurance industry, with a focus on business architecture, consulting, or transformation.
• Deep understanding of life and annuity products, processes, and technologies.
• Proven ability to engage with and influence C-level executives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience leading and managing complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Thought leadership and public speaking experience.
• Ability to travel as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with specific business architecture frameworks and methodologies.
• Familiarity with digital transformation trends and technologies in the insurance industry.
• Active involvement in industry associations and organizations.
  
  

Work Authorization

• Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
  
  

Salary And Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until June 30th, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $98,853.00 – $158,500.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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.

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