Join Version 1 as a dynamic and growth-oriented Business Development Director specializing in the banking sector. This role is pivotal in generating new revenue streams and driving strategic growth initiatives within Tier 1 and Tier 2 banking institutions. As a quota-carrying leader, you will spearhead enterprise sales efforts, focusing on pipeline development, fostering relationships with senior banking executives, crafting go-to-market strategies, and securing significant multi-year contracts valued at a minimum of £5 million.In this senior client-facing position, a profound understanding of UK banking operations, regulatory landscapes, and the latest trends in digital, data, and AI-driven transformations is essential. Your extensive stakeholder network and proven success in delivering technology, consulting, or managed services solutions will be crucial.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Account & Pipeline DevelopmentIdentify and engage with banking institutions in Retail, Commercial, and Corporate Banking sectors.Develop and implement business outcome-driven offerings aligned with Digital Banking modernization initiatives in application, infrastructure, Data & AI, and Cloud transformations.Lead the origination and progression of large-scale transformation and managed services opportunities with Tier 1 and Tier 2 UK banks.2. GTM Execution & Solution PositioningCollaborate with solution architects and banking subject matter experts to create tailored value propositions.Facilitate workshops, respond to RFPs, and deliver compelling client presentations focused on cloud migrations, platform modernization, and transformational initiatives in Digital and Data & AI.Position unique industry-led solutions in areas such as Payments, Lending, Risk & Regulatory, and Core Banking.3. Executive Engagement & Relationship ManagementEstablish and maintain trusted relationships with key decision-makers including CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Digital, and CROs.Act as Version 1's representative at significant UK banking events, panels, and roundtables.4. Market & Competitive IntelligenceMonitor and analyze developments in the UK banking sector.Spot whitespace opportunities stemming from fintech innovations, vendor consolidations, and platform modernization trends.5. Internal Collaboration & Sales EnablementEngage cross-functionally with data, cloud, AI, and enterprise application teams to enhance integrated go-to-market campaigns.Support the development of UK-specific industry collateral and vertical sales capabilities.Ensure compliance with internal governance, pricing, legal, and risk approval processes.
Feb 16, 2026