Engagement Director Financial Services

Endava; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Operator with deep Financial Services expertise in Greater London. This role involves leading strategic engagements with CxO clients, building trusted relationships, and shaping digital investment strategies. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in financial services and a proven track record in client engagements. Strong strategic and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively in complex environments. This full-time position does not offer remote work.

Qualifications

• 10 years in Financial Services strategy transformation or digital product leadership.
• Track record of leading senior client engagements.
• Strong understanding of financial services markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements across Growth Realisation, Experience Transformation.
• Build trusted relationships across banking and wealth clients.
• Shape strategic direction for digital initiatives.

Skills

Strategic framing and problem-solving

Customer-led approach

Ability to operate with C-level stakeholders

Facilitation of co-creation workshops

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

Adobe Dreamweaver

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 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
• Identify, shape and convert new commercial opportunities in key FS accounts
• Collaborate with Endava engineering and AI teams to connect strategy to build
• Contribute to the development of Financial Services go-to-market and propositions

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

Skills & Attributes

• Strong strategic framing and problem‑solving ability
• Able to operate credibly with C‑level and ExCo stakeholders
• Customer‑led approach with focus on value and commercial impact
• Confident facilitating co‑creation working sessions with client teams
• Entrepreneurial and outcome‑driven; builds momentum in complex environments
• Comfortable shaping, selling and delivering engagements

Additional Information

About Dava.Y

Dava.Y is Endava’s growth and strategy unit working at the front of the digital product lifecycle to close the gap between boardroom 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 are 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.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills:

• Electro Mechanical
• Instrument Maintenance
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Document Control Management
• E‑Commerce

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1