Sr Data Engineering Architect – Real Time Intelligence Expert

About the role

Avanade is actively recruiting and interviewing for the role of Business Development Executive in the Financial Services & Insurance Industry (FSI).

Responsibilities

• Focus on Financial Services & Insurance Industry clients, including banking, insurance, capital markets, payments and other financial institutions.
• Identify high-potential transformation deals across digital banking, insurance modernization, payments, risk, compliance, customer experience, data and AI-driven operating models.
• Drive new and incremental revenue by prospecting, acquiring and developing strategic relationships with Financial Services Industry clients.
• Work closely with Microsoft and other strategic partners to originate opportunities and position Avanade’s industry-relevant solutions for financial services organizations.
• Build, qualify and manage a strong pipeline for growth, including proposals, statements of work, commercial negotiations and contracts.
• Establish trusted advisor relationships with C-level and senior stakeholders across FSI organizations, creating referrals and opening new opportunities.
• Maintain strong knowledge of FSI market trends, regulatory pressures, competitive offerings and technology priorities shaping the financial services industry.

Requirements

Proven track record in net new sales, selling digital transformation, cloud, data, AI, business applications and consulting services to clients across the Financial Services Industry, including banking, insurance, capital markets and payments.

Qualifications

Strong experience in Financial Services & Insurance Industry (FSI), deal hunting, deal making, originating and self-starting abilities.

Skills

• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in working with FSI clients and understanding their needs and challenges.
• Knowledge of FSI market trends, regulatory pressures, competitive offerings and technology priorities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours.