Global Head of Financial Services Vertical AI Sales

Cisco

Global Financial Services Leader of AI Solutions at Cisco drives AI-led growth and customer engagement. Leading strategy and tactics for Financial Services vertical within global AI sales organization.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, New York, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $313,900 - $418,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end strategy, pipeline, and revenue narrative for your vertical
Define, create and communicate the AI vertical strategy and GTM direction
Own vertical P&L narrative, pipeline and bookings performance against vertical targets
Create a strong vertical pipeline through solution-led motions
Build and develop lighthouse customer relationships that serve as references and demand generators
Lead executive-level customer and partner engagements
Influence investment decisions and resource allocation across a matrixed organization
Lead vertical QBRs and drive pipeline health reviews across the global team
Coach and guide the matrixed vertical team and “Peaked” GEO sellers assigned to your vertical
Collaborate with Alliance and Channel teams to maximize ISV and partner co-sell value within the vertical

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in vertical Business
10+ years of enterprise technology sales or go-to-market experience
5+ years working in senior roles in Financial Services market
Demonstrated experience in the Financial Services ecosystem
Demonstrated track record of owning revenue targets and building vertical sales strategies at scale
Understanding of the Financial Services industry’s regulatory environment, buying dynamics, and technology priorities
Experience leading and aligning cross-functional, matrixed organizations without direct authority.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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Hard Skills & Tools

enterprise technology salesgo-to-market strategyrevenue targetsvertical sales strategiespipeline managementcustomer relationship managementcross-functional leadershipmatrixed organization management

Soft Skills

influencingcoachingcollaborationcommunicationstrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree