AI And Analytics Sales Specialist - Financial Services

Service Line Specialist – AI/ML, Analytics & Data

Minimum 7+ years in presales data & analytics solutions and services and overall 15+ years.

Industry preference – banking and financial services.

Preferred locations: East Coast - NJ/NY, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania.

Travel: 4+ days a month.

Basic qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.

Good experience in a business growth/sales role in data management, analytics, and AI across multiple industries especially banking, and financial services.

Strong exposure to selling data solutions on Azure, AWS, and GCP platforms with understanding of data warehouse concepts like cloud modernization, enterprise data governance analytics and reporting.

Sound knowledge on Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica and other leading data products.

Excellent ability and aptitude to influence and communicate effectively with business stakeholders up to the C-suite.

Experience with largescale consulting and program execution engagements at the data analytics and AI space.

Ability to appreciate and work on 360-degree aspects around a data and insights life cycle across the business value chain.

Strong technical skills with ability to find technical solutions to business problems and engage the potential customer with "consultative selling" is essential.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and executive presentation and persuasion skills are required.

Ability to interface at all levels of an organization.

Consultative selling experience is a must.

Knowledge of industry trends, customer pain points, potential opportunities in various areas like cloud, AI/ML, modern data architecture, data governance, IoT and intelligent automations are highly desirable.

Preferred qualifications:

Knowledge in enterprise data management architecture and principles, master data management, data governance and data quality on cloud hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Knowledge in data modernization, cloud, data migration and digital transformation.

MBA or master's degree from a top-ranked institution.

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 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

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