Client Solutions Director - Cap Mkts

Client Solutions Director – Capital Markets (Cloud, Data & AI)

Location: London, England, GB, EC2V 6DN
Working place: Hybrid

We are looking for a Client Solutions Director (CSD) to lead complex transformation initiatives across Capital Markets and Banking clients, combining deep technical expertise with strong client‑facing and commercial capability.

This is a senior, high‑impact role for someone who operates at the intersection of technology, delivery, and client growth .

Responsibilities

You will work directly on client site to shape and deliver large‑scale transformation programmes, acting as a trusted advisor and technical leader across the full lifecycle.

A key part of the role is to land and expand within strategic clients , using your credibility and delivery leadership to grow the footprint and identify new opportunities.

You will:

• Lead solution design and pre‑sales for complex engagements
• Engage senior client stakeholders (CIO, CTO, CDO level) on transformation strategy
• Drive delivery across cloud, data, and platform programmes
• Act as the bridge between engineering teams and business outcomes
• Identify and develop new opportunities within accounts, expanding client relationships
• Shape deals and support pipeline growth through strong technical and domain leadership

This role requires strong on‑site presence and the ability to operate as a Client CTO / Transformation Leader .

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior role within consulting, systems integration, or banking technology
• Strong Capital Markets expertise , with a deep understanding of front‑to‑back platforms and transformation challenges
• Knowledge of key capital markets technology ecosystems and partners (e.g., cloud hyperscalers, data platforms, trading / post‑trade vendors)
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), data and platform engineering, and AI / GenAI application within financial services
• Experience leading both pre‑sales and complex delivery programmes
• Strong commercial mindset, with a track record of growing accounts on client site
• Ability to engage confidently at senior stakeholder level and influence outcomes
• Hands‑on technical credibility – comfortable going deep with engineering teams

What Success Looks Like

• Builds trusted, long‑term relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Successfully lands in clients and expands account presence through delivery excellence
• Shapes and wins complex transformation programmes
• Brings real‑world engineering expertise alongside strategic thinking
• Applies cloud, data, and AI effectively to solve client problems
• Combines capital markets knowledge with modern technology leadership

Why Join

You will be part of a growing business delivering high‑impact programmes across leading financial institutions, with the opportunity to shape client strategy, define solutions, and drive meaningful transformation.

At GFT, we have a strong passion for technology that thrives on collaboration with our clients and celebrates success with our team. We are an organisation that empowers you to explore, raise your potential, and seek out opportunities that add value. Would you like to shape the future of digital business together with us? Apply now and join our team!

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