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Version 1 · 2 months ago

Global Head – Capital Markets

New York, New York Metropolitan Area, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Version 1 is a trusted provider in Technology Services, seeking a dynamic leader to head their Capital Markets business in North America. This role focuses on expanding relationships with top-tier investment banks and asset managers, overseeing strategic growth, client engagement, and delivery execution across key accounts like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Capital Markets experienceInvestment banking technologyLeadership experienceRegulatory complianceDigital transformationAI/ML adoptionClient portfolio managementFinancial managementP&L ownershipCross-functional team leadership

Required

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

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

Benefits

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.

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.

Many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.