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Job Title: Senior Sales Executive - Regulatory Reporting Solutions
Location: London (hybrid - 2 days on-site per week/full time in office for the first few weeks)
Salary/Rate: £80k - 110k Per Annum
Start Date: 05/01/2026
Job Type: Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Senior Sales Executive to join our clients team in London via their London Subsidiary.

• The successful candidate will be a proven sales professional with a deep understanding of regulatory reporting and financial technology, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders and managing complex sales cycles across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets for our clients SaaS-based regulatory reporting platform and fully managed services.
• Identify, qualify, and engage prospective clients across investment and financial institutions, leveraging existing networks and market intelligence.
• Lead the full sales process from prospecting and solution presentation to onboarding coordination and ongoing relationship management.
• Conduct data mining and market analysis to identify new opportunities, emerging trends, and potential business verticals within the regulatory technology landscape.
• Collaborate with internal teams-including Product, Operations, and Compliance-to ensure alignment between client requirements and our clients evolving technology and service capabilities.
• Contribute to product and service enhancements by providing market feedback and insight into client needs, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics.
• Maintain a strong understanding of evolving global regulatory requirements (EMIR REFIT, MiFID II, SFTR, ASIC, etc.) to position our clients solutions effectively.
• Represent our client at industry events, conferences, and forums to strengthen brand awareness and support business development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Minimum 7+ years in B2B sales within the FinTech, RegTech.
• Proven success in selling SaaS or managed service platforms to financial and investment institutions.
• Strong understanding of trade and transaction reporting regulations, including EMIR, MiFID, MiFIR, and SFTR.
• In-depth knowledge of reportable financial products, including listed and over-the-counter derivatives, FX forwards, and other complex instruments.
• Demonstrable ability to analyse market and client data, forecast sales performance, and identify emerging business opportunities through data-driven insights.
• Experience using technology and analytics platforms such as Power BI, CRM systems, and emerging tools leveraging AI for client engagement, pipeline management, and opportunity analysis.
• Established network across the financial services ecosystem, with relationships spanning compliance, operations, and technology decision-makers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex regulatory and technical concepts clearly.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and capable of operating autonomously in a target-driven environment.
• Proven ability to manage long sales cycles and deliver measurable commercial results.

Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

• Familiarity with trade repositories such as DTCC, UnaVista, KDPW, or REGIS-TR.
• Understanding of global reporting regimes beyond Europe (eg, ASIC, MAS, HKMA, CFTC).
• Experience in post-trade operations, data management, or reconciliation workflows.
• Insight into emerging technologies, automation, and data-driven innovation that enhance regulatory reporting and operational efficiency.

• University degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISI, CFA, FRM, or similar are an advantage.
• Strong grounding in financial markets, trading operations, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of data analytics, technology platforms, and financial instruments relevant to regulatory reporting.
• Proven experience working in or alongside financial institutions, trading environments, or technology vendors supporting regulatory compliance.
• Continuous learner with a proactive interest in market structure developments, emerging regulations, and technological innovation within the RegTech space.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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