Financial Services Leader

Sigmoid is looking to onboard a Senior Leader for our FS Consulting Practice who can bridge the gap between high-level strategy and granular operational reality. A true expert in the Financial services space must understand the interconnectedness of Financial Products & Market Dynamics. In this role, you will drive strategic initiatives, foster innovation, and provide visionary direction to our BFSI practice.

The role requires a strong portfolio leader responsible for managing 3–6 key accounts across a mix of new business development (hunting) and account growth (farming). The individual will typically oversee a team of approximately 15–70 members while managing an annual revenue portfolio in the range of $15M–$60M. The role involves hands-on involvement in sales, client relationship management, and delivery oversight.

Roles and Responsibilities

- An FS expert must understand how the "engine" of different sub-sectors works.

○ Commercial Banking: Global Capital Markets, M&A, Leveraged Finance Business, Loan Trading, Interest Rate risk, Fixed Income, FX, Commodities

○ Exposure to Structured Financial Products (ABS, MBS, RMBS, CMBS) as mentioned above under Commercial Banking

○ Wealth & Asset Management

- The leader must be aware of latest technologies used by the Financial Institutions, Data Science and Data Engineering team

- A leader must drive cultural transformation and "buy-in" across silos, the ability to build partnerships between traditional banks and nimble Fintech/Insurtech startups.

- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and business development teams to develop go-to-market strategies, identify key clients, and drive new business opportunities.

- Work in a matrix environment, manage and deliver solutions/POVs across multiple accounts/clients and regions

- Stay abreast of emerging trends in technology driving Digital Transformation & data democratization, leveraging technology to define and deliver value to our clients.

- Monitor and analyze industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics, adjusting our strategy and offerings as needed.

- Lead a diverse team of consultants and subject matter experts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

- Partner with clients to understand their business challenges and opportunities, providing strategic guidance and innovative solutions