Our client is a global technology and infrastructure provider serving the financial services industry. They are seeking a senior commercial leader to drive growth across the European capital markets ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Win new business and expand relationships across a portfolio of target financial markets clients - banks, broker-dealers, trading firms, exchanges and fintechs
- Grow revenue within existing accounts through renewals, upselling and cross-selling
- Develop strategic partnerships (e.g. Technology, cloud and market data partners) to generate pipeline
- Lead sales cycle end-to-end, coordinating internal stakeholders on solutions, commercials and delivery
- Contribute to proposals and RFP responses
- Maintain accurate pipeline, forecasts and activity records in the CRM
About You
- Significant experience in technology sales/business development within financial services or capital markets (e.g. Trading infrastructure, connectivity, market data, SaaS or cloud-based solutions)
- A strong track record of exceeding targets and closing complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals
- Ability to engage credibly at C-level and translate technical solutions into clear business value
- An entrepreneurial, energetic self-starter mindset suited to a high-growth environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; fluent in English
What's On Offer
The opportunity to join a globally recognized technology provider to the financial services sector, with strong backing for continued European growth.
Sales Director - Financial Markets Infrastructure in London employer: IO Associates
Join a leading engineering organisation that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact high-performance solutions in safety-critical environments. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and shape technical direction while working in an Agile/SAFe environment. Located in the UK, this role provides a unique chance to be part of cutting-edge projects in defence, aerospace, and industrial technology, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
