Functional SME–Mortgage Platform

About the role

As a Senior Functional SME within Cognizant, you will step into one of the most strategically critical roles in large-scale banking transformation programmes. You will be the connective tissue between client business stakeholders, product vendors, integration teams, and delivery squads — ensuring that the right functional solutions are designed, adopted, and implemented end-to-end.

In this role,

you will:

Lead and manage end-to-end implementation engagements across Mortgage and Banking transformation programmes — from Discovery through to Go-Live

Conduct and facilitate Process Led Workshops (PLWs) with clients and third-party vendors, driving alignment across business and IT stakeholders

Perform hands-on platform configuration and functional validation to ensure requirements are accurately fulfilled at a grass-roots level

Lead Gap-Fit analysis and Adopt vs. Adapt discussions, positively influencing business and IT decision-makers to reach sound functional outcomes

Review, contribute to, and approve key project deliverables including Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) , Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) , and project plans

Work collaboratively with integration, testing, design, and development teams throughout the delivery lifecycle

Apply appropriate implementation methodologies — including Waterfall and Agile (including ceremonies) — based on programme needs

Work model

Onsite – This role requires presence at the client or Cognizant office in Amsterdam. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered

• 12–15+ years of experience in platform implementation within banking domains.
• Expertise in Dutch mortgage processes and platforms.
• Strong experience in PLW facilitation and requirement configuration within platforms.
• Ability to influence stakeholders on solution design and implementation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with integration concepts in SaaS environments.
• Knowledge of Dutch language is a strong advantage.
• Education: Engineering Graduate / MBA / Professional Degree / Postgraduate.

These will help you stand out

• Experience in coordinating UAT and managing multi-stakeholder engagements.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and API-driven integrations.
• Thought leadership in banking transformation and product consulting.

What we offer (Netherlands)

• Competitive salary
• Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy
• Technology-driven organization with an open team spirit
• International work environment

Contact the Recruiter

Megha Nagpal

Email: Megha.Nagpal3@cognizant.com

Phone: +31 6 2715 5643