Client Delivery Director (Strategy, Technology Practice, Python) - Hybrid in London

Location: Hybrid (with on-site presence required at key tier-1 client)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About emagine

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector. We power progress, solve challenges, and deliver real results through tailored, high-end consulting services and solutions. We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication to delivering optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients—we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues, rooted in our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.

The Role

We are seeking a Client Delivery Director to join emagine and be onsite with one of our key clients in Investment Banking. This is a hands-on Leadership role, operating at the centre of a complex delivery landscape. You will act as emagine’s senior representative within the client, accountable for delivery outcomes, consultant oversight, and the continued growth of the account. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead delivery across critical initiatives, contribute directly where required, and ensure successful execution within a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Client & Technology Environment

You will be operating within a complex investment banking technology landscape, supporting delivery across front-office, risk, and trading systems. Our consultants are typically engaged in:

• Python-based development within distributed, enterprise-scale systems;
• Delivery of risk, pricing, and analytics platforms supporting global markets;
• Working across multi-asset environments (e.g. fixed income, commodities, equities);
• Collaborating with traders, quants, and engineering teams in high-performance environments.

Increasingly, programmes are also focused on:

• Integration of AI and data-driven capabilities into trading, risk, and operational workflows;
• Development of data platforms handling large structured and unstructured datasets;
• Leveraging automation and advanced analytics to enhance decision-making and efficiency.

As Client Delivery Director, you will be expected to engage credibly across this landscape—bridging architecture, delivery, and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery Leadership & Execution: Lead and deliver complex technology and transformation initiatives within the client environment. Own delivery outcomes, ensuring quality, timelines, and objectives are met. Actively contribute to delivery where required, stepping in to drive execution.
• Client Engagement & On-Site Leadership: Act as the primary senior contact within the client environment. Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Navigate organisational complexity and drive alignment across teams.
• Consultant Leadership & Team Management: Lead and manage emagine consultants deployed within the account. Ensure alignment, performance, and delivery quality across all engagements. Provide guidance, support, and escalation management as required. Act as the central point of coordination between consultants, client stakeholders, and emagine. Foster a high-performing, collaborative delivery environment on-site.
• Account Growth & Commercial Ownership: Identify opportunities to expand services within the account. Support growth of the engagement footprint and long-term client relationship. Contribute to commercial discussions and strategic account development.
• Operational & Risk Management: Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the account. Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges. Maintain high levels of client satisfaction and delivery excellence.

Skills & Experience

• Technical Background: Strong foundation in software engineering, systems design, or architecture. Currently operating at solution or enterprise architecture level. Strong Python capability, with experience delivering within complex systems. Able to engage credibly with technical teams, architects, and senior stakeholders.
• Domain & Industry Experience: Experience working on or alongside front-office, risk, or trading platforms within investment banking or capital markets. Understanding of market risk concepts (e.g. VaR, FRTB) and financial instruments. Exposure to multi-asset environments (e.g. fixed income, commodities, equities, derivatives). Experience working with large-scale data systems and enterprise platforms.
• Experience: 10+ years’ experience across software engineering, architecture, or technology delivery roles, with progression into leadership positions within complex enterprise environments. Proven track record delivering complex programmes and initiatives within large-scale organisations. Experience operating in client-facing, on-site, or embedded roles within enterprise environments. Experience within financial services or capital markets, or similarly complex, regulated industries. Proven experience building senior client relationships that have contributed to account growth, expansion opportunities, and increased consulting footprint.

Core Skills

• Hands-on delivery mindset with strong accountability for outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at senior level.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and shape opportunities.
• Ability to bridge technical, delivery, and business perspectives.

Our People

In this role, you will act as a senior anchor within client engagements—driving delivery outcomes while shaping solutions and guiding teams across the full lifecycle. Our consultants are integral to delivering successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients’ most pressing business challenges, and building lasting value. We pride ourselves on:

• Providing our people with a supportive culture rooted in our values and driven by our purpose;
• Promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, well-being, and continuous learning;
• Offering increased agility and flexibility through our hybrid working model;
• Investing in employee growth through ongoing training and development;
• Empowering individuals with autonomy to take ownership and demonstrate expertise;
• Providing a transparent performance and career management experience.

We Offer

• We Offer a commitment to accelerated career development, learning, and networking.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Hybrid working model.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Professional growth within a diverse and international environment.

emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin.