Director - Financial Services

Key information:

• Permanent role
• Up to £220k base + bonus
• Financial Services consulting experience essential (role is 75% sales, 25% delivery)
• You will have an established network of clients in the Banking/Insurance sector
• Hybrid working – 3 days in 2 from home

We’re looking for a dynamic Financial Services Growth Director to significantly expand our client\’s UK consulting practice. This is a high-impact, senior market-facing role where you will be empowered to drive sustainable growth, elevate the brand, and close significant deals.

What You\’ll Do

• Drive Growth: Lead the development and expansion of our UK Financial Services consulting practice.
• Generate Business: Act as a Market Maker, identifying prospects, generating leads, and securing major deals.
• Build Influence: Serve as a Senior Ambassador and Networker, building high-value relationships and enhancing our reputation across the UK FS sector (events, online, and associations).
• Develop Strategy: Apply your deep market understanding to create and drive impactful propositions and sales campaigns.

What You\’ll Bring

• Proven Consulting Experience: Strong background in a major consultancy (e.g., Big 4, McKinsey, BCG, Sapient) with a track record of new client acquisition within UK Financial Services.
• Active Network: A current, active network, particularly with C-suite/decision-makers in IT and digital transformation within the FS sector.
• Sales Discipline: Demonstrated ability to build sales pipelines, convert opportunities, and thrive under sales targets.
• Sector Expertise: Deep understanding of FS needs and challenges (Banking, Insurance, or Wealth/Asset Management focus is a plus), with an interest in technology and implementation.
• Complex Sales Skills: Expertise in consultative selling of management consulting services.