Director

This is a senior, client‑facing leadership role responsible for owning and growing strategic investment banking and private markets engagements in the Americas, starting with a large, flagship US-based investment banking client.

The role combines:

·       Deep hands‑on credibility in data science, AI/ML, and quantitative analytics

·       Front‑office solutioning and commercial ownership

·       Trusted advisor presence with senior bankers, CIOs, and innovation leaders

The individual will act as a primary US‑based face of Acuity’s AI, Data & Digital (AD&D) capabilities for Banking, Investment Banking clients—driving account expansion, new deal origination, and complex solution design, while ensuring delivery excellence.

1. Strategic Account Ownership & Continuity

·       Act as primary US‑based technology and analytics lead for a large, strategic investment banking client

·       Own client trust, roadmap discussions, solution evolution, and multi‑phase expansion

·       Ensure seamless continuity of existing platforms while identifying next‑generation opportunities (AI‑led insights, data platforms, governance, automation)

·       Partner closely with offshore delivery leadership to maintain quality, velocity, and commercial discipline 

2. Americas Solutioning & Growth

·       Serve as solutioning SME for Banking, IB, and Private Markets clients across the Americas

·       Lead discovery workshops, whiteboarding sessions, and executive solution pitches

·       Shape new SOWs, pilots, and multi‑phase programs in AI, data platforms, and advanced analytics

·       Actively contribute to pipeline creation, deal conversion, and account expansion

3. Hands‑on Technical Leadership

·       Remain technically credible and hands‑on in early solution phases:

Ø  Data & AI architecture

Ø  Model and feature design

Ø  Build vs buy decisions

·       Review and guide complex technical choices to ensure robustness, scalability, and performance

4. Delivery Governance & Team Leadership

·       Provide senior oversight across data science, engineering, and analytics teams

·       Mentor senior ICs and technical leads; set technical and delivery standards

·       Ensure alignment across client expectations, commercial outcomes, and delivery execution

5. Strategic Thought Leadership

·       Help shape Acuity’s banking‑focused AI & data solutions portfolio

·       Contribute to case studies, reference architectures, and solution POVs

Act as a trusted advisor to clients navigating AI adoption in regulated environments