Strategic Account Executive (Financial Services)

Writer; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Parental leave

Hybrid work

Stock options

401k plan

L&D stipend

Generous PTO

London office

Job summary

Writer seeks a high-impact Strategic Account Executive to shape the future of work for global enterprises. You will drive multi-year, multi-million dollar AI transformation deals with executive buyers, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.

You’ll operate in a fast-paced, autonomous environment, report to the regional VP in London, and thrive on building lasting client relationships while meeting ambitious quotas.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of quota-carrying strategic SaaS sales experience.
• Experience selling into Fortune 500 and Global 2000 financial services accounts.
• Executive presence to engage with CIO/CTO/CFO-level buyers.
• Deep understanding of UK FS market, regulators, and buying rhythms.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex enterprise sales cycles with multiple stakeholders.
• Drive deals through procurement and security reviews and executive approvals.

Skills

Executive-level selling

SaaS sales

Strategic account management

C-suite engagement

Forecasting

Territory planning

Outbound prospecting

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Salesforce

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Job description

• Join WRITER’s sales team as a strategic account executive and help shape the future of work
• You’ll empower global enterprises (8,000+ employees) to transform their operations through our cutting-edge AI agent platform, enabling organizations to deploy AI at scale and unlock unprecedented productivity
• This isn’t just about hitting quota – it’s about becoming a trusted advisor to some of the world’s most influential companies as they navigate their AI transformation journey
• This role is perfect for high performers who thrive in fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environments where you have the autonomy to drive results and build lasting relationships with both clients and teammates
• If you’re energized by meaningful work, the opportunity to make a real impact, and the challenge of selling category-defining technology, we want to hear from you
• You’ll be selling solutions that fundamentally change how enterprises operate, working with executive buyers who are making multi-million dollar, multi-year commitments to AI transformation
• This is a hybrid role based out of our London hub. You’ll be reporting to our regional vice president

Benefits

• Health: Selection of employer-covered medical plans, plus dental, vision, life insurance, and FSA.
• Family-friendly: Competitive parental leave policy, working parents can truly own their schedules.
• Hybrid culture: We’re built around a mix of in office collaboration and remote work when needed.
• Finance: Company stock options, plus a 401k plan with employer contributions.
• Growth: Learning and development stipend and generous PTO.
• SF/NY/London office space: Three beautiful sunny offices in three incredibly exciting cities.

Demonstrated expertise in managing sophisticated enterprise sales cycles with multiple stakeholders, navigating procurement and security processes, and orchestrating cross-functional resources to drive deals through technical evaluations and executive approvalsDeep alignment with WRITER’s values: you naturally Connect across functions and build collaborative relationships, you Challenge the status quo and aren’t afraid to have difficult conversations, and you Own your outcomes with accountability and a commitment to long-term impactExperience in outbound prospecting, account mapping, and territory planning, with a hunter mentality that drives you to consistently create new opportunities rather than waiting for inbound leadsComfort with ambiguity and a bias for ownership — you thrive in fast-paced environments where you’re expected to figure things out, make decisions with incomplete information, and drive your own success with minimal oversightDeep understanding of the UK and European financial services landscape — banking, asset management, insurance, and fintech — including its regulatory environment, buying cycles, and communication standardsExecutive presence and communication skills that allow you to credibly engage with C-suite buyers (CIOs, CDOs, CTOs, COOs), translate complex technical concepts into business value, and build authentic relationships based on trust and strategic insightStrong consultative selling skills with the ability to conduct discovery that uncovers underlying business challenges, connects AI capabilities to measurable outcomes, and creates urgency around transformation initiatives in regulated industries7-10+ years of quota-carrying strategic SaaS sales experience with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding annual quotas in complex, value-based sales motions targeting Fortune 500 and Global 2000 financial services accountsYou move fast, own your number, and don’t wait to be told what to do nextYou think like a consultant but sell like a hunter — your discovery uncovers pain buyers didn’t know they had, and your storytelling connects AI to outcomes that matter to a CIO and a CFO alikeYou’ve sold into financial services institutions and understand what it takes to navigate complex, regulated buying environments — from security and compliance reviews to board-level approvalsYou’re a closer who has consistently carried and exceeded seven-figure quotas, and you can point to deals where you created the opportunity from scratch rather than working an inbound leadYou’re comfortable in the boardroom and the back office — equally credible presenting an AI transformation vision to an exec team and working through the technical and procurement details with the people who sign offYou understand the UK FS market specifically — the players, the regulators, the buying rhythms — and you have or can build a network that opens doorsBackground in management consulting, particularly with FS clientsExisting network and relationships within UK or European financial services institutionsExperience selling AI, data, or enterprise platform deals into regulated industriesFamiliarity with the compliance, security, and governance requirements that shape FS buying decisionsExperience supporting or leading large-scale rollouts or change management programsStrong storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences