Sales Director - Risk Analytics

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services firm as a Sales Director, where your expertise in banking and credit risk will drive new business opportunities. This role focuses on developing comprehensive sales strategies and expanding market presence across EMEA and APAC regions. You will engage with senior decision-makers, lead sales processes, and collaborate with internal teams to create tailored solutions. If you're a strategic thinker with a proven track record in the banking sector, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in business development or sales in banking or financial services.
• Strong expertise in credit risk and risk analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategy to acquire new banking clients.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers in banking institutions.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Strategy

Credit Risk

Risk Analytics

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

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At Selby Jennings, we are proud to partner with a leading financial services firm seeking an experienced and strategic Sales Director with a strong focus on the banking sector. This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven professional with a solid background in credit risk, credit data, and risk analytics. The successful candidate will focus on generating new business, winning new logos, and expanding market presence across the EMEA and APAC regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to acquire new banking clients and generate revenue.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the banking and financial services sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior decision-makers in banking institutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored solutions for prospective banking clients.
• Lead end-to-end sales processes, including prospecting, presenting, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Stay informed of market trends and competitor activity to refine sales approaches.
• Meet and exceed revenue and growth targets.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 8+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client acquisition within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong expertise in credit risk, credit data, and risk analytics.
• Proven track record of winning new logos and driving revenue growth within the banking industry.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience working across EMEA and APAC markets.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.