Client Principal - Financial Services

BJSS; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BJSS is seeking a Client Principal to drive growth in Financial Services. This role involves business development, relationship management, and strategic planning to meet revenue goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology and a strong network in the industry, along with a passion for collaborative teamwork and innovative problem-solving.

Benefits

Flexible benefits allowance for additional pension

Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working with flexibility

Discounts from retail and utility brands

Referral scheme with unlimited referrals

Holiday buy/sell options

Electric vehicle scheme

Training and professional certification support

Qualifications

• Extensive business development experience in technology sector.
• Strong network in Financial Services, preferably in senior roles.
• Experience with digital, data, analytics, or technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in business development in Financial Services.
• Identify and negotiate business contracts with clients.
• Develop business plans for new markets and services.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Building

Solution Selling

Strategic Planning

Market Analysis

Account Management

Sales

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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About the Role

As a Client Principal, you’ll play an integral role in expanding our client base and network to grow the Financial Services business across the UK.

You will be entrepreneurial, results-driven, and passionate about technology, using your solution selling and relationship-building skills to make a difference and help organizations understand possibilities.

You will be a key member of the UK Leadership team, helping define technology solutions to solve customer problems in Financial Services aligned with team capabilities and strategy.

What you’ll do

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing consulting firm and develop a world-class business.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Expertise in technology business development in Financial Services, capable of selling various work packages from consulting to digital transformation and Managed Services.
• Identify new business opportunities with potential and existing clients, being forward-thinking and creative in solutions.
• Negotiate business contracts with clients.
• Analyze and understand our target market to recommend service changes.
• Develop business plans and strategies for new markets, clients, partnerships, and services to meet revenue and margin goals.

About You

The ideal candidate should have a passion for working in a dynamic team to solve industry problems across technology and business.

You’ll bring extensive business development experience in the technology sector, with a strong network, preferably including senior roles in leading consultancies.

You’ll have experience selling strategic, digital, and technological solutions in Financial Services, with expertise in Strategy, digital, data, analytics, or Technology and Engineering.

You demonstrate high energy, integrity, and a track record of exceeding revenue and client relationship goals.

You’re skilled at building peer relationships with clients and engaging diverse teams, motivating others, and communicating complex ideas clearly.

You work collaboratively, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

You bring strong knowledge in strategy, business development, account management, marketing, sales, and digital development.

Some of the Perks

• Flexible benefits allowance for additional pension, healthcare, dental, and more.
• Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan, including 24/7 GP, mental health support, etc.
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to split time between office, client site, and WFH.
• Discounts from various retail and utility brands.
• Referral scheme with unlimited referrals.
• Holiday buy/sell options.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Training and professional certification support, including access to O’Reilly.
• Opportunities to get involved in diversity initiatives.
• Supportive team environment and a vibrant social calendar.