Job ID: 29944Location: City of London, London, UKType: PermanentSalary: GBP Negotiable per yearPosted: 2026-07-13The OpportunityThis is a senior leadership position focused on driving commercial growth, expanding strategic client relationships and overseeing the successful delivery of complex advisory engagements.
You'll work closely with C-suite executives at leading financial institutions, using data, market insight and industry expertise to support strategic decision-making while helping grow both the client portfolio and internal team.
Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and develop strategic relationships across key retail banking clients.
Drive revenue growth through account expansion, renewals and new business acquisition.
Identify and convert new client opportunities across existing and emerging markets.
Lead executive-level client engagements and strategic workshops.
Translate complex performance data into clear commercial recommendations.
Oversee the successful delivery of multiple high-value client engagements.
Ensure excellent client satisfaction across all projects.
Mentor and develop junior consultants and project teams. Contribute to new service offerings and go-to-market initiatives.
Support the continued growth of the Retail Banking practice.
About YouExperience10+ years' experience within consulting, financial services or market intelligence.
Strong retail banking expertise across lending, deposits, payments, digital banking and customer operations. Demonstrated success managing senior stakeholder relationships at Executive or C-suite level.
Experience growing strategic accounts and delivering commercial outcomes.
Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate qualification or MBA advantageous.
Technical SkillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong experience interpreting complex datasets and translating findings into commercial recommendations.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience working with market intelligence or performance data.
Strong understanding of retail banking operating models, cost drivers and performance metrics.
Leadership & Commercial SkillsOutstanding executive communication and presentation skills. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Strong commercial mindset with experience owning revenue targets or significant client portfolios.
Experience leading multiple concurrent client engagements.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Passion for coaching and developing high-performing teams. Entrepreneurial approach with the ability to identify new business opportunities and shape new service offerings.
What Success Looks LikeWithin your first 12 months you will have: Delivered significant revenue growth through new business and account expansion.
Built trusted relationships with senior banking executives.
Successfully positioned new advisory and analytics offerings.
Maintained exceptional delivery quality across multiple client engagements.
Helped develop and mentor the wider consulting team.
Venquis is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Principal - Retail Banking in London employer: Venquis
At Venquis, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to influence key pricing strategies within the insurance sector. Located in the heart of the United Kingdom, we provide a supportive environment where your expertise can thrive, making a meaningful impact on our large consumer member base.
