Senior Consultant Lead – Core Banking (FIS IBS)
Company: Cognizant
Location: Carlstadt
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than
Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 6,000
experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business.
Blending deep industry knowledge with technology-led advisory, we
deliver innovative solutions for Fortune 500 clients. About the
Role As a Senior Consultant Lead – Core Banking (FIS IBS), you will
lead end-to-end client conversions and implementations on the FIS
IBS platform. You will translate business and operational
requirements into conversion specifications, own data mapping and
validation, guide configuration and customization, and ensure
readiness through testing, UAT, and go-live. In This Role, You Will
Lead client discovery & requirements definition sessions. Determine
required IBS configurations and identify risks and dependencies.
Own conversion design & field-level data mapping from source
systems to IBS. Manage mapping iterations, validations, and change
control with SMEs. Develop and execute mock runs, exception
reviews, and data validation. Lead subsystem-to-GL reconciliation
and financial accuracy reviews. Direct readiness reviews, training,
scripts, and environment preparation. Manage UAT planning, scenario
coverage, and defect triage. Configure IBS product sets,
parameters, forms, and screens. Lead cutover, go-live, and
post-conversion support/hypercare. Serve as senior functional point
of contact for status, risks, and decisions. Mentor junior team
members and promote best practices. Maintain traceability across
requirements, mapping, testing, and acceptance. Work Model This is
a hybrid position requiring on-site presence at client or Cognizant
locations as needed. Working arrangements may evolve based on
project or client needs, and we will always be transparent about
expectations. What You Must Have to Be Considered 8–12 years in
core banking implementations with deep FIS IBS experience. Proven
leadership in data conversions including mapping, balancing, and
validation. Strong understanding of deposits, loans, payments,
customer data, and reporting. Hands-on IBS configuration expertise
and defect management skills. Knowledge of core integrations (GL,
digital channels, payments, AML, reporting). Strong client-facing
leadership and stakeholder communication. Bachelor’s degree
required; Master’s preferred. Preferred certifications:
PMP/Prince2, CBAP, CSPO/SAFe, ITIL. These Will Help You Succeed
Experience delivering audit-ready conversions. Strong documentation
and traceability discipline. Executive presence and ability to
simplify complexity. Compensation (Pay Transparency) Base salary
range: $134,500 –$158,500 annually. Benefits Medical, dental,
vision, and life insurance. 401(k) plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employee Assistance Program. 17 Paid
holidays plus PTO. Paid parental leave and fertility assistance.
Learning and development programs, certifications, and career
development support.
Keywords: Cognizant, Passaic , Senior Consultant Lead – Core Banking (FIS IBS), IT / Software / Systems , Carlstadt, New Jersey
