Job Title: Senior IT Banking & Financial Services Leader

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: Extensive domain expertise spanning Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking sectors

Key Qualifications:

- Proven success in managing large-scale, multi-geography teams ranging from 1,000 to 1,400+ members, fostering cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence

- Demonstrated ability to integrate and interlock with multiple service lines and business units to ensure cohesive delivery and high service line penetration

- Deep understanding of current and emerging market trends and the impact of disruptive technologies within the Banking and Financial Services industry, including AI, cloud computing, blockchain, and advanced analytics

- Experience engaging with senior business and IT stakeholders to align technology initiatives with organizational strategic objectives

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute comprehensive strategic business plans for the banking & financial services IT unit, focusing on sustainable revenue growth, margin improvement, and value delivery

- Design and implement innovative technology strategies aligned with client business goals to maximize market share and competitive differentiation

- Lead, coordinate, and drive governance forums and strategic discussions with senior-level client stakeholders from IT, vendor management, and business functions, ensuring transparency and alignment

- Oversee end-to-end delivery and operational management of assigned portfolios, ensuring service quality, compliance, performance optimization, and customer satisfaction

- Foster a culture of continuous learning, talent development, and skill enhancement to ensure the team remains at the forefront of technological innovation and industry best practices

- Support pre-sales and business development efforts, including formulation of proposals, RFP responses, and client engagement to identify new growth opportunities

- Champion organizational change initiatives, promoting agile transformation, digital innovation, process improvements, and operational efficiencies at the portfolio and unit levels

Desired Competencies:

- Strong leadership and people management capabilities with a focus on empowerment, mentorship, and development of diverse global teams

- Excellent communication skills to effectively influence and negotiate with executives, partners, and clients across geographies

- Proven problem-solving aptitude with experience in navigating complex matrixed enterprise environments and transforming legacy banking IT infrastructure

- Financial acumen to drive P&L accountability and optimize cost structures without compromising on service quality or innovation