Banking & FS Lead (Data & AI)

Role: Banking & FS Lead (Data & AI)

Location: London, UK

Is it Permanent/ Contract: Permanent

Is it Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid - 4 days/week onsite

You must possess.

• 15-20 years experience in a reputable Data & AI services firm, working in the Banking & Financial Services vertical.
• Proven Revenue Generation Track Record: A consistent history of delivering and exceeding revenue targets on a YoY basis within the Banking & FS sector, including winning new logos, expanding existing accounts, and converting pipeline into closed business with measurable commercial impact.
• Exceptional Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Possess the ability to engage C-suite executives and senior decision-makers in Banks, Building Societies, and Financial Market Infrastructures with confidence and credibility.
• Outstanding Communication & Compelling Storytelling: You are an articulate, persuasive communicator who can distill complex Data & AI concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiencesfrom technical architects to CDOs.
• Deep Technical Expertise Across Data & AI: You possess comprehensive technical knowledge spanning the entire Data & AI landscape, including cloud platforms (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS &GCP).
• Knowledge of AI/ML, Gen AI and Agentic AI capabilities: You understand not just the what but the how and why behind these technologies, enabling you to architect enterprise-scale solutions that address real-world Banking & FS challenges.
• Ability to Solution: Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant technical solutions that align with enterprise standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Matrix Organisation Leadership Across Geographies
• Ability to work with delivery, pre-sales, and sales teams throughout deal pursuits.

Good to have.

• Bachelors/Masters degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or Decision Sciences.
• Deep Banking & Financial Services Domain Expertise: At least 10+ years of progressive experience within the UK&I banking & FS sector, with demonstrable knowledge of retail banking, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, or insurance operations.
• Regulatory & Compliance Acumen Active Participation in Banking & FS Industry Forums & Thought Leadership Practice Building & Team Leadership: You must have experience building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing consulting teams
• Deep Understanding of UK Banking Regulatory Landscape
• Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time