Client Director Financial Services

Slalom Build; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Slalom is seeking a dynamic Client Partner to accelerate growth in the UK&I, focused on Financial Services. The role is client-facing and revenue-generating, leading origination, account expansion, and long-term relationships across UK and European FS clients.

You will build enduring partnerships with market leaders, driving data and AI-enabled transformations, and shaping technology-driven banking outcomes for clients and colleagues alike.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail and commercial banking, capital markets, wealth and asset management.
• Strong track record in sales, origination, and account growth.
• Knowledge of banking products, operating models, and risk environments.
• Technology-led transformation with hyperscaler platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow senior executive relationships within Banking clients
• Drive new logo origination and growth in existing accounts
• Shape and close opportunities aligned to client strategy and transformation agendas
• Advise clients on risk, regulatory, and control environment
• Clearly articulate the role of technology in banking transformation, including data, AI, cloud, digital, and automation
• Engage with alliance partner ecosystem to drive pipeline and client value
• Play an active leadership role in growing and scaling an ambitious FS practice

Skills

Executive relationships

New logo origination

Account growth

Core banking products

Technology-led transformation

Hyperscaler platforms

UK & Europe network

Consulting leadership

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and tech-savvy Client Partner to accelerate Slalom’s growth in the UK&I focused on Financial Services.

Does shaping the future excite you? Are you inspired by blending your passions and career? At Slalom, we are driven by diversity of thought, curiosity, and authenticity. We recognise that no two journeys are the same. Whether you embody all of these qualities or you are energized by loving your work and life, we want to hear from you!

About us - Slalom

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 45 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 10,000+ strong team helps people and organisations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all.

Learn more at slalom.com.

About the Role

At Slalom, personal connection meets global scale. Our vision is to enable a world in which everyone loves their work and life. We help organizations of all kinds redefine what’s possible, give shape to the future—and get there.

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and tech-savvy Client Partner to accelerate Slalom’s growth in the UK&I t o lead and grow senior Banking client relationships. We develop enduring partnerships with market leaders by building high value customer and colleague experiences, helping them to become data and AI-enabled enterprises, improving the return on their technology investments and developing adaptive organisations to accelerate change. This is a client-facing, revenue-generating role focused on origination, account expansion, and long-term relationship building across UK and European Financial Services clients. We are looking for a passionate business and technology consulting leader who builds great relationships, drives growth and delivers transformation for our clients and our colleagues. The ideal candidate will be energised by the opportunity to sit at the heart of an ambitious, growing Financial Services practice -playing a visible leadership role in scaling clients, revenue, and market presence.

What you will do

Own and growsenior executive relationships within Banking clients

• Drive new logo origination and growth in existing accounts
• Shape and close opportunities aligned to client strategy, risk priorities, and transformation agendas
• Bring strong understanding of core banking products (e.g. lending, deposits, payments, markets, wealth)
• Advise clients on the risk, regulatory, and control environment shaping Financial Services
• Clearly articulate the role of technology in banking transformation, including data, AI, cloud, digital, and automation
• Engage with and leverage our alliance partner technology and services vendor ecosystem to drive pipeline and create client value
• Play an active leadership role in growing and scaling an ambitious FS practice

What you will bring

Proven experience in one and / or all of the following: retail and commercial banking, capital markets, wealth and asset management

• Strong track record in sales, origination, and account growth
• Knowledge of banking products, operating models, and risk environments
• Clear understanding of technology‑led transformation, including hyperscaler platforms
• Established network across the UK and Europe (preferred)
• Background combining in‑house industry experience and consulting
• Commercial, entrepreneurial mindset with strong executive presence
• Advanced experience and leadership in the areas of:
• Stakeholder Analysis & Engagement
• Technology-Enabled Business Strategy & Architecture Development
• Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
• Business Case Development & Benefits Realisation
• Enterprise and Functional Transformation Definition & Delivery
• Complex Program & Change Management
• Industry Point of View Development & Public Speaking

We have a question for you - and it’s something we’re really passionate about. Can you imagine a world in which you can truly love your life and your work? Well, we have some good news – creating that world and making this vision a reality is what we get out of bed for; it’s our north star.

But what do we really mean when we talk about loving your life and your work? Let’s take a look at the ways in which we help our team members to achieve this – and the ‘how’.

Deep connections, better outcome

We have deep relationships with over 400 leading technology partners and they love us for our innovative and outcome based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients’ problems using the tech that’s the best solution for them. What’s more, we’re there to work side‑by‑side with our client teams to enable them for success long after we’ve gone. We’re all about momentum that outlasts us.

Flexibility

Life is busy and we appreciate that. We’re often juggling work, family, and personal commitments. We do everything we can to support our people in prioritising what matters to them while also working on high-impact projects that they’ll love.

People-first

Great solutions start with great people. And those great people are at their best when they’re empowered to be their true authentic selves. Through leading with kindness and empathy, and striving for equity, we’re able to create better experiences for our people and our clients. Our culture is central to everything we do - encouraging passion and adventure, adaptiveness, and diversity of thought. Inclusion, diversity and equity is at the top of our agenda, we have created a community where we empower our team to be the best version of themselves.

Rewards

There’s no shying away from it - the compensation and benefits on offer have to be competitive too, right? We know that. That’s why we have a dedicated team working with our leaders to ensure our packages are fair, competitive, and rewarding!

If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.

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