Commercial Director Financial Services for leading AI Transformation Consulting Firm
- Posted 06 August 2026
- Salary £160000-£250000 base plus bonus, equity, benefits
- LocationCity of London
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Financial Services
- ReferenceCommercial Director Financial Services Consulting
Job description
About the Client:
Our client is a global, senior-led consultancy helping enterprises deliver measurable impact through AI, technology, and large-scale transformation. They partner directly with boards and executive teams to shape strategy, accelerate change, and deliver outcomes that last.
Their model combines deep sector expertise with cutting-edge AI to drive tangible business results—moving beyond traditional consulting to deliver real impact at pace.
The Role
They are seeking a Commercial Director with Financial Services focus to join the leadership board and play a pivotal role in scaling the business. This is a senior commercial leadership role, responsible for driving client growth, expanding market presence, and shaping high-value propositions across priority sectors. The Commercial Director will operate as a front-line growth leader—originating, shaping, and closing complex consulting engagements, while building long-term client relationships and strengthening their position as a trusted partner.
Key Responsibilities
Market & Revenue Growth
- Own and deliver revenue growth targets
- Originate, shape, and close high-value consulting engagements
- Build a strong pipeline aligned to their offerings
- Identify new routes to market and partnerships
Client Leadership
- Develop and maintain C-suite relationships
- Act as a trusted advisor on transformation and AI
- Lead strategic conversations translating into commercial outcomes
Proposition Development
- Define and evolve market-facing propositions
- Shape sector-specific offerings for Financial Services
- Ensure propositions are commercially viable and differentiated
Leadership & Governance
- Contribute to the leadership board
- Support go-to-market strategy and sector positioning
- Mentor senior consultants
Candidate Profile
Experience
- Senior consulting leader (Director/Partner level) who is actively originating new clients and selling consulting services
- Proven revenue generation and account growth with recent quantifiable revenue and origination
- Experience delivering complex transformation programmes
- Sector expertise in Financial Services including UK Financial Services
Commercial Capability
- Strong C-suite network
- Ability to originate and close large engagements
- Entrepreneurial mindset focused on growth
Leadership & Style
- Outcome-focused leader aligned to a senior-led model
- Comfortable in a high-growth environment
- Collaborative and commercially minded
Why Join this client
- Be part of a next-generation consulting firm
- Work directly with top-tier clients
- Shape AI-led transformation
- Play a key role in scaling a high-growth business
Success Measures
- Revenue growth and pipeline development
- Client acquisition and expansion
- Strength of sector propositions
- Contribution to firm growth