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Job DescriptionRole Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven leader to head Version 1’s Capital Markets business in North America. This senior leadership role will focus on expanding strategic relationships and delivery footprint across top-tier investment banks and asset managers—with direct responsibility for key accounts like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the capital markets landscape, an extensive CXO network, prior relationships with JP Morgan or Goldman Sachs, and a proven track record of scaling consulting and technology-led transformation programs within major financial institutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sector Leadership & Strategy
Define and execute the North America Capital Markets growth strategy aligned to Version 1’s global Financial Services vision.
Drive multi-year business expansion across investment banking, securities services, and market infrastructure clients.
Shape differentiated propositions in front-to-back modernization, risk and regulatory transformation, data and AI engineering, and trade lifecycle automation.
2. Client Engagement & Business Growth
Personally lead strategic relationships with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, driving account growth, stakeholder mapping, and multi-tower engagement. Account relationships with Jefferies is preferred but not mandatory
Leverage existing executive relationships from prior roles with JP Morgan, Jefferies, or Goldman Sachs to accelerate entry and credibility.
Build and nurture executive-level relationships with CTOs, CIOs, COOs, and Heads of Cap Markets Technology and Data.
3. Solution & Capability Development
Partner with global practices (Data, Cloud, AI, Digital) to shape and deploy capital-markets-specific propositions such as trade surveillance, data remediation, and AI-driven compliance.
Partner with global practices and domain to advise in development of accelerators and frameworks (e.g., for Basel III Endgame, DORA, and RegTech) relevant to the US and global regulatory landscape.
Strengthen alliances with partners like AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and niche fintechs supporting capital markets transformation.
4. Global Delivery & People Leadership
Oversee a globally distributed delivery team and ensure high-quality program execution.
Mentor regional domain leaders and support leadership hiring across key markets.
Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, excellence, and client outcomes. Embed an “engineering-first” and “outcome-driven” culture focused on measurable client impact.
5. Financial Management
Own the P&L for Capital Markets North America, driving growth, profitability, and pipeline expansion.
Lead annual revenue, TCV, and GP; track performance against board-aligned metrics.
Required Experience & Skills
Extensive experience in Capital Markets, with a proven background in leadership roles.
Mandatory: Prior leadership experience managing or selling into JP Morgan, Jefferies, or Goldman Sachs, with existing senior-level relationships
Proven success in building large-scale client portfolios and leading cross-functional teams across delivery, sales, and solutions.
Strong understanding of investment banking technology, data modernization, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation.
Deep familiarity with capital markets operating models, including trading, risk, post-trade, and asset servicing.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Insurance, Finance, or Technology.
Experience with M&A advisory, captives setup, or digital innovation programs in the Banking or Capital Markets sector.
Deep exposure to platform modernisation, AI/ML adoption, and cloud transformations.
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Additional InformationWhy Version 1?
Share in our Success Excellent base salary plus commission with no ceiling & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme
Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review
Financial benefits including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice
Ways of working now with remote & hybrid working options but there is always as a good excuse to get together too
Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life’s journey
A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways
Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme,Yoga, sponsored marathon and local team sports
Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ‘ Call-Out’ platform where performance is called out and recognised
Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.
PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers
hugh.campbell @version1.com
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What We Do
Version 1 proves that IT can make a real difference to our customers' businesses. We are trusted by global brands to deliver IT services and solutions which drive customer success. Our 3000+ strong team works closely with our technology partners to provide independent advice that helps our customers navigate the rapidly changing world of IT. Our greatest strength is balance in our efforts to achieve Customer Success, Empowered People and a Strong Organisation, underpinned by the commitment to our values. We believe this is what makes Version 1 different and more importantly, our customers agree.
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