Client Solutions Director - Cap Mkts

GFT TECHNOLOGIES SE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT TECHNOLOGIES SE in London is seeking a Client Solutions Director to lead transformation initiatives across Capital Markets and Banking clients. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong client-facing capabilities to drive successful transformations.

You will engage senior client stakeholders on strategy, manage complex delivery programmes, and expand client relationships in a hybrid work model. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape client solutions and drive significant business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior role within consulting, systems integration, or banking technology.
• Experience in capital markets technology ecosystems and partners.
• Ability to engage confidently at senior stakeholder level and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design and pre-sales for complex engagements.
• Drive delivery across cloud, data, and platform programmes.
• Expand client relationships and support pipeline growth.

Skills

Capital Markets expertise

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data engineering

AI / GenAI application

Senior stakeholder engagement

Commercial mindset

Job description

Client Solutions Director – Capital Markets (Cloud, Data & AI)

Location: London, England, GB, EC2V 6DN
Working place: Hybrid

We are looking for a Client Solutions Director (CSD) to lead complex transformation initiatives across Capital Markets and Banking clients, combining deep technical expertise with strong client‑facing and commercial capability.

This is a senior, high‑impact role for someone who operates at the intersection of technology, delivery, and client growth.

Responsibilities

You will work directly on client site to shape and deliver large‑scale transformation programmes, acting as a trusted advisor and technical leader across the full lifecycle.

A key part of the role is to land and expand within strategic clients, using your credibility and delivery leadership to grow the footprint and identify new opportunities.

You will:

• Lead solution design and pre‑sales for complex engagements
• Engage senior client stakeholders (CIO, CTO, CDO level) on transformation strategy
• Drive delivery across cloud, data, and platform programmes
• Act as the bridge between engineering teams and business outcomes
• Identify and develop new opportunities within accounts, expanding client relationships
• Shape deals and support pipeline growth through strong technical and domain leadership

This role requires strong on‑site presence and the ability to operate as a Client CTO / Transformation Leader.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior role within consulting, systems integration, or banking technology
• Strong Capital Markets expertise, with a deep understanding of front‑to‑back platforms and transformation challenges
• Knowledge of key capital markets technology ecosystems and partners (e.g., cloud hyperscalers, data platforms, trading / post‑trade vendors)
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), data and platform engineering, and AI / GenAI application within financial services
• Experience leading both pre‑sales and complex delivery programmes
• Strong commercial mindset, with a track record of growing accounts on client site
• Ability to engage confidently at senior stakeholder level and influence outcomes
• Hands‑on technical credibility – comfortable going deep with engineering teams

What Success Looks Like

• Builds trusted, long‑term relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Successfully lands in clients and expands account presence through delivery excellence
• Shapes and wins complex transformation programmes
• Brings real‑world engineering expertise alongside strategic thinking
• Applies cloud, data, and AI effectively to solve client problems
• Combines capital markets knowledge with modern technology leadership

Why Join

You will be part of a growing business delivering high‑impact programmes across leading financial institutions, with the opportunity to shape client strategy, define solutions, and drive meaningful transformation.

At GFT, we have a strong passion for technology that thrives on collaboration with our clients and celebrates success with our team. We are an organisation that empowers you to explore, raise your potential, and seek out opportunities that add value. Would you like to shape the future of digital business together with us? Apply now and join our team!