Client Director Financial Services

Slalom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Slalom is seeking a dynamic and tech-savvy Client Partner to lead and grow senior Banking client relationships within Financial Services in the UK &I. This client-facing role involves owning executive relationships, driving new logo origination, and shaping opportunities aligned to client strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, be knowledgeable about core banking products, and possess a strong network across the UK and Europe. The position offers a strategic leadership opportunity to scale clients and market presence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail/commercial banking or capital markets.
• Strong track record in sales, origination, and account growth.
• Established network across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow senior executive relationships within Banking clients.
• Drive new logo origination and growth in existing accounts.
• Advise clients on the risk and regulatory environment shaping Financial Services.

Skills

Sales and account growth

Understanding of core banking products

Technology-led transformation

Stakeholder analysis

Strategic planning

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.

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and tech-savvy Client Partner to accelerate Slalom’s growth in the UK&I to 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 grow senior 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