Client Partner, Financial Services

Sapient Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexibility to support work-life balance

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid leave and holidays

Wellness program and employee assistance

Job summary

Sapient Corporation is seeking a Senior Client Partner in New York, NY, responsible for driving growth in Financial Services. The role combines relationship management, business development, and the delivery of transformative outcomes for high-profile clients.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years in consulting and possess deep knowledge of banking and capital markets. Competitive compensation and benefits include comprehensive health coverage and generous paid leave.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in consulting or Financial Services leadership roles with proven success managing large-scale transformation programs.
• Deep knowledge of banking, capital markets, insurance, or payments ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to close complex consulting deals above $10M annually.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and deliver outcomes for top-tier Financial Services clients.
• Shape strategies addressing industry challenges like digital transformation and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives.

Skills

Consulting or Financial Services leadership

Large-scale transformation program management

Executive relationship management

Business development

Strategic planning and execution

Financial analysis and risk management

Negotiation and influencing

Entrepreneurial mindset

Comfort in ambiguous environments

Trust-based client relationships

Education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Senior Client Partner, Financial Services

The Senior Client Partner is a strategic leader responsible for driving growth and delivering transformative outcomes for top-tier Financial Services clients. This role combines executive-level relationship management, business development, and delivery oversight to ensure measurable impact across client engagements. Acting as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, the Senior Client Partner shapes strategies that address industry challenges such as digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven innovation. The position demands a blend of consultative selling, thought leadership, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in consulting or Financial Services leadership roles, with proven success in managing large-scale transformation programs.
• Deep knowledge of banking, capital markets, insurance, or payments ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to originate and close complex consulting deals (>$10M annually).
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
• Executive relationship management
• Strategic planning and execution
• Financial analysis and risk management
• Negotiation and influencing
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify and seize growth opportunities.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Track record of building long-term, trust-based client relationships.

Additional Information

• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Wellness program and employee assistance.

This role is a Director - Senior Director level Opportunity

Salary will vary on experience: $170,000 - 260,000k Base Salary

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