Head of Industry, Financial Services

For our client, we are seeking a Head of Industry, Financial Services to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This leader will drive growth for the Financial Services vertical by building strategic relationships with major financial brands and shaping the market approach for a specialized advertising offering. The role will elevate industry presence through executive engagement, thought leadership, and close collaboration with sales and agency partners. It is a highly visible opportunity to influence revenue expansion, client outcomes, and team leadership across a dynamic commercial organization. Location: Los Angeles, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Responsibilities Scale the Financial Services business by forming strategic relationships with key financial brands Position the company as a leader in AI-powered programmatic solutions for retail marketers Enhance industry visibility through thought leadership and executive presentations Grow brand-direct demand while collaborating with the sales team to strengthen agency partnerships Develop and implement a market strategy to increase the company's presence in Financial Services marketing Assist clients in navigating privacy and measurement challenges while serving as a trusted programmatic partner Recruit and lead a team of sales leaders focused on Financial Services growth Establish and manage success metrics for revenue and adoption goals Qualifications 15+ years of advertising experience, including 5+ years in Financial Services marketing Deep knowledge of banking, insurance, fintech, wealth management, and lending sectors Strong understanding of programmatic advertising techniques and platforms like CTV and digital media Proven ability to forge executive-level relationships within Financial Services organizations Experience building and leading high-performing sales teams in ad tech or digital media Benefits Fully paid health insurance for employees Generous paid parental leave policy Unlimited paid time off (PTO) Recognition as one of the best places to work Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.