Global Strategic Account Director, Financial Services

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Lead the Strategic Partnership Establish trusted advisor relationships with Board members, Group Executive Board executives, and business and technology leaders. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the customer's business strategy, transformation priorities, regulatory environment, and operating model evolution. Deliver Sustainable Growth and Business Impact Establish executive sponsorship and organizational alignment for large-scale, multi-year transformation initiatives. Build AI capability and confidence across the broader account team and customer ecosystem. Build inclusive, high-performing teams that embrace accountability, innovation, and collaboration. Create Clarity Articulate a compelling vision for the future of banking and the customer's transformation journey. Simplify complexity and align diverse stakeholders around a shared strategic direction. Translate customer priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. Proven experience leading strategic global accounts, major transformation programs, or large business units within Financial Services. Deep expertise in banking, wealth management, or capital markets, with comprehensive understanding of industry trends, regulatory requirements, and operating models. An established executive network and recognized credibility within the Swiss Financial Services ecosystem. Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with Board-level and C-suite executives. Proven track record of leading organizational transformation and business change at scale. Deep understanding of AI, cloud, security, data, and platform transformation and their impact on business performance. Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience managing complex multi-year strategic opportunities. Deep technical credibility combined with business leadership capabilities. Experience leading consulting, transformation, or professional services engagements. Proven communication, storytelling, and executive influencing skills. Fluency in English and German. In-depth knowledge of the Swiss market and willingness to be closely connected to the customer's leadership ecosystem in Zurich. Established executive relationships exist across the Board, Group Executive Board, and leadership community. AI transformation moves from experimentation to scaled business impact across the enterprise.