Head of Banking

About the role

The Head of Banking will define and grow Faculty's presence in the banking sector by shaping go-to-market strategy and building relationships with senior banking stakeholders. This role involves leading ambitious AI transformation programmes, from strategy formation to software delivery, across retail, commercial, and corporate banking. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, driving revenue growth and operational efficiency through human-centric AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex AI transformation programmes for major banking clients, from strategy formation to AI software delivery
• Building trusted, long-term relationships with C-suite banking leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on how AI can drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, strengthen risk management, and deepen customer loyalty
• Generating sales and revenue for Faculty by shaping software design, compelling commercial pitches, and exciting demos that convey Faculty’s technical depth and delivery excellence
• Elevating Faculty’s industry profile by articulating differentiated banking propositions and points of view through the media and in industry forums
• Ensuring the successful delivery of a portfolio of high-quality client work across the sector by guiding multidisciplinary teams, maintaining executive confidence, and helping teams navigate ambiguity, pace, and complexity
• Mentoring and developing colleagues through line management, helping to replicate and reinforce Faculty’s Principles and collegial culture

Required skills

• Banking industry knowledge
• AI transformation
• Commercial strategy
• Stakeholder management
• Team leadership

Nice to have

• Corporate banking
• Business banking

Qualifications

• Relevant academic or professional grounding in finance, economics, or a related field

About the Company

Faculty was established in 2014 to transform performance through human-centric AI. They work with over 350 global customers across government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defence to deploy responsible AI solutions.