Account Leader - Banking & Capital Markets, Data & AI

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world. Job Description Capgemini is seeking an experienced Account Leader to drive strategic growth, executive client relationships, and Data, Analytics, AI, and GenAI engagements within our Banking & Capital Markets portfolio. This is a client-facing leadership role focused on account growth, business development, executive relationship management, and expansion of Data & AI services across key Financial Services clients in the New York Metro area. Key Responsibilities • Lead executive client relationships across Banking & Capital Markets accounts. • Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders on Data, Analytics, AI, GenAI, and Digital Transformation strategies. • Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts. • Drive account growth through pipeline development, account planning, and expansion of Capgemini's Data & AI capabilities. • Lead proposals, RFP responses, solution development, and executive presentations. • Partner with delivery leaders and cross-functional teams to drive successful client outcomes. • Establish governance models, monitor account performance, and ensure strong client satisfaction. Required Qualifications • 15+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, AI, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Technology Consulting, or IT Services. • Proven experience managing and growing strategic client accounts. • Demonstrated success owning and expanding multi-million-dollar account portfolios. • Strong executive presence with experience building relationships at the CIO, CTO, CDO, COO, and business executive levels. • Experience leading large pursuits, proposals, RFPs, and complex deal cycles. • Strong understanding of Data, Analytics, AI/GenAI, and modern cloud data platforms. • Deep Banking & Capital Markets industry experience. • Experience working with global delivery organizations. • Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Additional Details: Preferred Qualifications • Experience selling and delivering Data & AI transformation programs within Banking & Capital Markets organizations. • Experience with Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, AWS, or similar data and AI platforms. • Prior experience in consulting or IT services organizations. Location & Travel • Candidates should be located in the New York Metro area or willing to relocate. • Regular client interaction within the New York Metro area is expected. • Travel to client locations will be required based on business needs. Work Authorization • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. • Capgemini is unable to provide visa sponsorship or visa transfer support for this position. Ideal Backgrounds We are particularly interested in candidates with experience from organizations such as consulting firms, global systems integrators, technology services providers, data and AI firms, or Banking & Capital Markets organizations where they have been responsible for account growth, executive client relationships, business development, and technology transformation initiatives. If you have a strong track record of growing strategic Financial Services accounts and helping clients leverage Data, Analytics, AI, and Cloud technologies to achieve business outcomes, we'd like to hear from you. The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$175,000 - $220,000/ yearly. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity. It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws. Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada) Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada) Life and disability insurance Employee assistance programs Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation. Disclaimers Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. 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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.