Client Solutions Director – Capital Markets (Cloud, Data & AI)
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Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Client Solutions Director – Capital Markets (Cloud, Data & AI)
London | 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
Requirements
- 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
- AI / GenAI and its 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
We Offer
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.
About the Company
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 not only explore but 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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