At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformative banking projects and build strong relationships with C-suite executives.
- Company: Join a global leader in business and technology services with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team driving sustainable growth in the banking sector.
- Why this job: Shape the future of banking with innovative solutions and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 18+ years in management consulting with proven success in banking transformations.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 £ per year.
Location: UK - London or Birmingham - Hybrid
Role Summary: We are seeking a Banking Consulting Director to originate and lead the most consequential transformation engagements in the UK banking market. This is a growth-first leadership role for a senior consultant who builds trusted C-suite relationships, converts them into high-impact work, and shapes the propositions that set our practice apart particularly across payments modernization, regulatory resilience, and the responsible adoption of data and AI. The Director will own strategic banking relationships end-to-end: opening doors, shaping the agenda, leading delivery, and turning outcomes into the next opportunity. The role combines origination, consulting delivery, practice development, and industry eminence to drive sustainable, profitable growth within the Banking sector.
What you'll be doing:
- Client Advisory
- Significant experience (typically 18+ years, or a demonstrated equivalent track record) in management consulting, business consulting, or transformation advisory within the Banking sector.
- Proven origination and account growth with Tier‑1 UK banks - opening relationships and converting them to revenue, not only delivering work.
- Credibility advising C‑suite stakeholders on business and technology transformation.
- Deep command of UK banking trends, competitive dynamics, and the regulatory landscape.
- Track record leading large‑scale transformation programs and multidisciplinary consulting teams.
- A clear, current point of view on AI and data in banking, and the judgment to deploy it responsibly in a regulated environment.
- Executive Presence and Influence
- Strategic Thinking
- Commercial Acumen
- Consultative Selling
- Relationship Management
- Practice Building
- Thought Leadership
- Team Leadership and Talent Development
- Complex Stakeholder Management
Success Measures:
- Consulting revenue and profitability growth across the banking portfolio
- New‑business origination and sales conversion
- Expansion of strategic Banking accounts
- Delivery of measurable, referenceable client outcomes
- Development of new Banking consulting propositions (with an AI‑enabled edge)
- Publication of thought leadership and executive‑level industry recognition
- Growth and development of consulting talent
At NTT DATA, you have endless opportunities to think big, act bold and take ownership. As a $30+ billion business and technology services, AI and digital infrastructure leader, we co‑innovate solutions with clients and partners globally for business and societal impact. Serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100, with experts in over 70 countries, we encourage experimentation and recognize great work. Proudly a Global Top Employer, NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion annually in R.
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