Engagement Director: Financial Services

Endava Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Endava Limited is seeking a senior commercial operator with deep Financial Services expertise to shape, win and deliver strategic engagements with CxO clients. You will navigate ambiguity, create clarity on digital investments and drive outcomes through co-creation with clients.

In this role you’ll lead engagements across Growth Realisation, Experience Transformation and Product Validation while building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders in banking, payments and wealth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Financial Services strategy, transformation or digital product leadership.
• Track record leading senior client engagements and driving commercial outcomes.
• Strong understanding of financial services markets (banking, payments, wealth).
• Experience shaping and landing strategic programmes in complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engagements across Growth Realisation, Experience Transformation and Product Validation.
• Build trusted senior relationships across banking, payments and wealth clients.
• Shape strategic direction and create conviction around investment in digital initiatives.
• Work directly with CxO stakeholders to frame growth strategies, operating models and product direction.

Skills

Strategic framing

C-level engagement

Commercial mindset

Relationship building

Job description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses. From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

What we’re looking for

A senior commercial operator with deep Financial Services expertise who can shape, win and deliver strategic engagements with CxO clients. You are comfortable operating in ambiguity, creating clarity around where to invest in digital, and building the conviction needed to move programmes forward. You arecustomer-led, growth-oriented and collaborative by default- working through co-creation rather than long strategy cycles. You know how to build relationships, open new opportunities and drive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engagements acrossGrowth Realisation, Experience Transformation and Product Validation
• Build trusted senior relationships acrossbanking, payments and wealthclients
• Shape strategic direction andcreate conviction around investment in digital initiatives
• Work directly with CxO stakeholders to framegrowth strategies, operating models and product direction
• Identify, shape and convert new commercial opportunities in key FS accounts
• Collaborate with Endava engineering and AI teams toconnect strategy to build
• Contribute to the development of Dava.Y’sFinancial Services go-to-market and propositions

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years inFinancial Services strategy, transformation or digital product leadership
• Track recordleading senior client engagementsand driving commercial outcomes
• Strong understanding offinancial services markets(banking, payments, wealth)
• Experience shaping and landingstrategic programmes in complex organisations

Skills & Attributes

• Strongstrategic framing and problem-solvingability
• Able to operate credibly withC-level and ExCo stakeholders
• Customer-led approach with focus onvalue and commercial impact
• Confident facilitatingco-creation working sessionswith client teams
• Entrepreneurial and outcome-driven; builds momentum in complex environments
• Comfortableshaping, selling and deliveringengagements

Additional Information

About Dava.Y

Dava.Y is Endava’sgrowth and strategy unit, working at the front of the digital product lifecycle to close the gap betweenboardroom ambition and digital execution. We help senior digital, product and customer leaders determine where to play, how to grow, and what to build next through short, high-impact strategic engagements.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.