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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?
ROLE OVERVIEW
Seeking an experienced Consultant with deep expertise across Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) technologies to stabilize, configure, and enhance mission-critical production systems. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on proficiency across sanctions screening, customer risk scoring, governance risk & compliance, and transaction monitoring platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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FircoSoft Continuity (Sanctions Screening)
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Stabilize and support the FircoSoft Continuity v6.12.2 deployment in production.
- Troubleshoot real-time payments screening issues and optimize system performance.
- Demonstrate deep understanding of Continuity internals including filtering rules, list management, and matching logic.
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Coordinate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure system reliability and uptime.
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SAS Viya (Customer Risk Scoring)
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Configure and maintain SAS Viya environments used for customer risk scoring models.
- Understand and manage the backend data model supporting risk scoring workflows.
- Design and build API interfaces leveraging SAS Viya out-of-the-box APIs to publish scored data into the enterprise Data Lake.
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Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure reliable and timely data flows.
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GRC Archer (Governance, Risk & Compliance)
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Configure and administer RSA Archer GRC platform to meet business and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and extend the Archer backend data model including applications, questionnaires, and workflows.
- Develop and maintain API integrations using out-of-the-box Archer APIs to publish GRC data into the Data Lake.
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Support and deliver additional Archer user stories across risk, compliance, and audit domains.
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FCRM – Finastra Fisrev (Transaction Monitoring & SAR Filing)
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Support the FCRM platform (Finastra/Fisrev) used for AML transaction monitoring and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing.
- Assist with configuration, tuning of detection scenarios, and case management workflows.
- Ensure regulatory reporting timelines and data quality standards are maintained.
- Investigate and resolve production issues impacting transaction monitoring operations.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Mandatory Technical Expertise:
- FircoSoft Continuity v6.12.x – production support, internals, and real-time screening configuration
- SAS Viya – platform configuration, data modelling, and REST API integration
- RSA Archer GRC – configuration, data model design, and API-based integration
- Finastra FCRM / Fisrev – transaction monitoring, alert management, and SAR filing
General Skills:
- Proven ability to build and maintain REST/SOAP API integrations for data lake publishing
- Experience working in production-grade financial services environments
- Excellent troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and communication skills
- Experience across multiple FCC platforms
WORK MODEL
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a position is remote. 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.
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
Applications will be accepted until 06/4/2026.
Location: Remote
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?
ROLE OVERVIEW
Seeking an experienced Consultant with deep expertise across Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) technologies to stabilize, configure, and enhance mission-critical production systems. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on proficiency across sanctions screening, customer risk scoring, governance risk & compliance, and transaction monitoring platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-
FircoSoft Continuity (Sanctions Screening)
-
Stabilize and support the FircoSoft Continuity v6.12.2 deployment in production.
- Troubleshoot real-time payments screening issues and optimize system performance.
- Demonstrate deep understanding of Continuity internals including filtering rules, list management, and matching logic.
-
Coordinate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure system reliability and uptime.
-
SAS Viya (Customer Risk Scoring)
-
Configure and maintain SAS Viya environments used for customer risk scoring models.
- Understand and manage the backend data model supporting risk scoring workflows.
- Design and build API interfaces leveraging SAS Viya out-of-the-box APIs to publish scored data into the enterprise Data Lake.
-
Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure reliable and timely data flows.
-
GRC Archer (Governance, Risk & Compliance)
-
Configure and administer RSA Archer GRC platform to meet business and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and extend the Archer backend data model including applications, questionnaires, and workflows.
- Develop and maintain API integrations using out-of-the-box Archer APIs to publish GRC data into the Data Lake.
-
Support and deliver additional Archer user stories across risk, compliance, and audit domains.
-
FCRM – Finastra Fisrev (Transaction Monitoring & SAR Filing)
-
Support the FCRM platform (Finastra/Fisrev) used for AML transaction monitoring and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing.
- Assist with configuration, tuning of detection scenarios, and case management workflows.
- Ensure regulatory reporting timelines and data quality standards are maintained.
- Investigate and resolve production issues impacting transaction monitoring operations.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Mandatory Technical Expertise:
- FircoSoft Continuity v6.12.x – production support, internals, and real-time screening configuration
- SAS Viya – platform configuration, data modelling, and REST API integration
- RSA Archer GRC – configuration, data model design, and API-based integration
- Finastra FCRM / Fisrev – transaction monitoring, alert management, and SAR filing
General Skills:
- Proven ability to build and maintain REST/SOAP API integrations for data lake publishing
- Experience working in production-grade financial services environments
- Excellent troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and communication skills
- Experience across multiple FCC platforms
WORK MODEL
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a position is remote. 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.
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
Applications will be accepted until 06/4/2026.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Consulting Analyst
Frame your degree as field-specific
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the Consulting Analyst role. A general business degree alone may draw an RFE. Gather documentation showing your coursework maps to the analytical or industry-specific work the job requires.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify Consulting Analyst employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings. This filters out firms that claim sponsorship willingness but have no DOL filing record to back it up.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run the Consulting Analyst SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. Your offered salary must meet the prevailing wage for your work location, or the LCA certification will fail regardless of employer intent.
Target firms already enrolled in E-Verify
Consulting firms that place analysts at federal agencies or hold government contracts are legally required to use E-Verify. These employers process employment verification routinely and are more likely to have structured H-1B sponsorship workflows already in place.
Request a cap-exempt engagement structure if possible
If a consulting firm contracts your work to a qualifying university, nonprofit research organization, or government entity, USCIS may classify the petition as cap-exempt. This bypasses the annual lottery entirely and allows filing at any time of year.
Start the transfer process before your grace period runs
If you're switching consulting employers, your new employer must file the H-1B transfer petition before your current employment ends to maintain status continuity. The 60-day grace period starts the day you stop working, not the day your visa expires.
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Find Consulting Analyst JobsConsulting Analyst H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Consulting Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, economics, finance, management, or a quantitative discipline. Roles described broadly as requiring any bachelor's degree regardless of field can face RFEs. Your employer's job description must tie the degree requirement to the analytical tasks the role performs.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Consulting Analyst roles?
Large management consulting firms, financial services companies with internal strategy teams, technology companies with business analyst functions, and Big Four accounting firms all have active H-1B sponsorship programs for Consulting Analyst titles. To find employers with verified filing history in this role, browse Consulting Analyst listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Consulting Analyst job seekers?
Most Consulting Analyst positions at for-profit employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery with an 85,000-slot cap. Registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If your role qualifies for placement at a cap-exempt institution such as a university research center, your employer can file outside the lottery at any time.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change consulting employers?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before your current job ends. Once the transfer petition is received by USCIS, you can begin working for the new firm under portability rules without waiting for approval. Letting your employment lapse before the petition is filed can break status continuity and complicate future filings.
How is the prevailing wage determined for Consulting Analyst H-1B petitions?
DOL assigns prevailing wages based on the SOC occupation code, your work location, and one of four wage levels tied to experience and supervision. The OFLC Wage Search lets you look up the applicable wage for any metro area. Your employer certifies in the LCA that your salary meets or exceeds this figure, and USCIS reviews the LCA as part of your petition.
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