Global Banking Client Relationship Lead

Cognizant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in the United Kingdom seeks a Client Relationship Manager – Global Account to lead the banking & financial services account across the region. You will define the account strategy, drive revenue growth, and coordinate pre-sales, solution development, and partner management with delivery teams.

You will nurture senior client relationships, identify market opportunities, and steer deals end-to-end, leveraging alliances to maximize profitability and client value.

Qualifications

• Define key outcomes and account strategy for clients.
• Develop market insights and competitive trends with focus on tech evolution.
• Build relationships with senior client leaders and leverage alliances.
• Drive revenue growth and margin, align with service lines.
• Lead pre-sales, demonstrations, and PoCs to win opportunities.
• Coordinate with delivery teams to support profitable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop account strategy and execution roadmap.
• Nurture and expand client relationships across regions.
• Ensure revenue and margin growth, manage escalations.
• Identify opportunities for new offerings and partnerships.
• Collaborate with sales and service lines to pursue deals.
• Engage with alliance partners to maximize outcomes.

Skills

Executive communication

Relationship management

Sales leadership

Strategic thinking

Client engagement

Job description

Cognizant in the United Kingdom seeks a Client Relationship Manager – Global Account to lead the banking & financial services account across the region. You will define the account strategy, drive revenue growth, and coordinate pre-sales, solution development, and partner management with delivery teams.

You will nurture senior client relationships, identify market opportunities, and steer deals end-to-end, leveraging alliances to maximize profitability and client value.