Job Description

Leading at Cognizant

This is a Leadership role at Cognizant. We believe how you lead is as important as what you deliver. Cognizant leaders at every level:

Drive our business strategy

and inspire teams around our future.

Live the leadership behaviors

, leading themselves, others and the business.

Uphold our Values

, role modeling themin every action and decision.

Nurture our people and culture

, creating a workplace where all can thrive.


At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster an inclusive culture.

About the role

As an AVP - Client Partner you will make an impact by managing clients across multiple banking accounts in Greater Toronto Area. You will be a valued member of the BFS Commercial team and work collaboratively with the larger Cognizant ecosystem to bring and showcase best of Cognizant to clients.

In this role, you will:

Acts as the leader of the account to drive new, renewal, and expanded business opportunities, revenue streams, profitable growth, and client satisfaction for all Cognizant solution portfolios Excellent understanding of Canadian Banking Industry Acts as a trusted adviser to clients, builds and leverages C-level account networks, and maintains excellent client satisfaction on behalf of Cognizant Formulates winning long-term account growth plans through collaboration with multiple Cognizant stakeholders (service lines, innovation teams, partners, business teams) Establish high-level and tactical relationships with all internal Cognizant stakeholders to ensure account success (e.g., sales, operations, marketing, on-shore & off-shore delivery) Consistently demonstrate the

Cognizant Way to Lead,

which means operating with

Personal Leadership

(building trust, collaboration, and inclusion),

Organizational Leadership

(driving vision and purpose, demonstrating a strategic and enterprise mindset, and creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires purpose), and

Business Leadership

(exemplifying client focus, managing ambiguity with accountability and results, and operating with financial acumen)

What you need to have to be considered

20 +years of industry domain experience with at least 10+ years in account management and business development roles Experience in managing large, multimillion-dollar client P&L, including reporting and metric assessment Strong track record of managing different selling contexts, ranging from sales, new sales, sales programs, and existing annuity business Extensive experience in positioning and selling digital services / solutions Bachelor's degree in technology or science, or equivalent experience Embodiment of the

Cognizant Way to Lead

: Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business The embodiment of Cognizant's Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The right Thing, & Own It

These will help you succeed

Understanding of Canadian banking market Experience in managing large, extensive, global clients involving globally complex deals In-depth understanding of the client business, technology, and services sales domains to be selling into Experience in off-shore delivery models and in managing globally dispersed teams Master's degree in technology, MBA degree, or equivalent experience

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 Canada. 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




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.