Senior Engagement Lead

Straive is a global leader in enterprise-grade data analytics and AI solutions, committed to empowering businesses across various industries with cutting-edge technology and expert insights. Backed by EQT, a top private equity firm, we are uniquely positioned to drive innovation through significant investments and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our core focus is on delivering advanced Data Analytics & AI Solutions. By combining sophisticated technology with subject matter expertise, we deliver material impact on our clients' topline and streamline their operations. We specialize in providing tailored solutions across financial services, CPG, legal, pharma, life sciences, retail and logistics, helping them build robust data analytics and AI capabilities. With a client base spanning 30 countries, Straive's strategically located teams operate from eight countries and is headquartered in Singapore. This global presence enables us to offer localized expertise with a worldwide perspective. Join Straive to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of data analytics and AI innovation. Here, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to transformative projects, supported by significant investments and an entrepreneurial drive fueled by our partnership with EQT. Title: Senior Engagement Lead / Client Partner – Financial Services (Data, Analytics, & AI) Type: FTE Location: UK About the Role We are seeking a senior engagement lead / client partner to join our financial services practice. In this role, you will work directly with C-suite and senior executives at leading investment managers, spearheading high-impact engagements, shaping transformation agendas, and establishing yourself as a trusted strategic advisor. This is a partner-track leadership opportunity with direct visibility to the firm's senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities Strategic Advisory: Act as a thought partner to senior executives and CXOs; build trusted relationships and influence strategic decision-making. Solution Leadership: Shape and drive innovative strategies in data modernization, advanced analytics, and AI that deliver measurable business outcomes. Client Engagement: Cultivate long-term, trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders; proactively identify emerging needs, opportunities, and original ideas. Practice Growth: Contribute to firm-wide leadership by expanding the financial services vertical with differentiated and scalable offerings. Leadership: Represent the firm's senior leadership team in client interactions; collaborate across delivery, consulting, and managed services. Team & Capability Development: Mentor, recruit, and develop project leads and consultants; contribute to culture-building, knowledge development, and internal initiatives. Key Qualifications 12+ years of relevant experience in the financial services industry, with demonstrated success in winning business and growing client accounts. Recognized executive presence, deep domain expertise, and the ability to navigate and influence complex client organizations. Proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale data, analytics, and AI-driven transformation initiatives. Strong relationship-building and advisory skills; ability to engage at the highest levels and operate effectively in politically complex environments. Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive, visionary, and capable of shaping new opportunities. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, duties, or activities that are required. Responsibilities, duties, and/or activities may change, or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for delivering impactful solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team at Straive. "Straive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone."