EXL

Data Management Lead – Banking & Capital Markets

EXL

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $200,000 - $215,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Client Engagement and Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients in banking and capital markets. Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic discussions, identifying client needs, pain points, and opportunities for value creation through proactive engagement and consultative advising.
  • Technical Proposal Development: Lead the creation and delivery of comprehensive technical proposals tailored to client requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., technology architects, risk analysts, and compliance experts) to design innovative solutions, including data modernization, digital transformation initiatives, fintech integrations, and capital optimization strategies. Ensure proposals are technically sound, competitively priced, and aligned with industry’s best practices.
  • Account Growth Monitoring: Oversee the performance and expansion of assigned client accounts. Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to track key indicators such as client satisfaction, project delivery timelines, and service utilization. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to inform strategic adjustments and ensure sustained account health.
  • Revenue Growth and Target Achievement: Drive revenue expansion by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities, negotiating contracts, and implementing growth strategies. Achieve or exceed a 20% year-over-year (YOY) revenue increase for managed accounts through targeted initiatives, such as expanding service offerings, entering new market segments, or leveraging emerging technologies like AI and blockchain in capital markets.
  • Leadership: Facilitate mechanisms between internal practices, including advisory, technology, and operations, to ensure cohesive delivery of client solutions. Coordinate with global teams to resolve interdependencies, mitigate silos, and promote knowledge sharing for enhanced efficiency and innovation.
  • Market Intelligence and Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes (e.g., GDPR; BCBS239; AML, KYC; Mifid II; Basel IV, ESG requirements), and competitive landscapes in banking and capital markets. Contribute to thought leadership through whitepapers, webinars, and client presentations to position the firm as a market leader.
  • Team Mentoring and Development: Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative culture. Provide guidance on client management, proposal crafting, and growth strategies to build a high-performing team.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 15+ years in banking, capital markets, or financial consulting, with at least 5 years in a leadership or client-facing role.
  • Proven track record in managing multimillion-dollar accounts, driving revenue growth, and leading cross-functional teams.
  • Strong expertise in technical design discussions and the ability to provide strategic consulting to enable large-scale engagements is essential for this role.
  • Deep expertise in banking and capital markets operations, including trading, risk management, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation.
  • Strong technical acumen in fintech, data analytics, cloud computing, and AI applications within financial services.
  • Hands-on experience with modern technology ecosystems, including hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), Databricks, Snowflake, and advanced AI/ML platforms, driving innovative solutions for clients.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficient in proposal development and designing technical workflows to support client engagements.
  • Demonstrated capability to multitask and manage multiple complex engagements simultaneously, ensuring client satisfaction across all projects.
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire technical delivery teams, ensuring seamless execution of complex projects for clients while maintaining quality, timelines, and strategic alignment.
  • Analytical mindset with proven experience in performance metrics, forecasting, and achieving revenue targets.
  • Ability to navigate a matrixed organization, managing multiple priorities and diverse stakeholders effectively.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Enterprise Data Management (EDM) solutions, including the strengths and limitations of leading technologies/tools, enabling meaningful discussions with clients and teams.
  • Skilled in adapting methodologies to client needs to maximize value and profitability.
  • Effective in formal and informal presentation settings, including one-on-one meetings, small and large groups, and executive-level discussions.
  • Experienced in conducting internal training programs, tailoring content to the audience’s level.
  • Conflict resolution capability, managing internal and external challenges within accounts to maintain engagement success.
Benefits
  • For more information on benefits and what we offer please visit us at:
  • https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data analyticstechnical proposal developmentstrategic consultingdigital transformationfintech integrationsrevenue growth strategiesperformance metricsEnterprise Data Management (EDM)AI applicationscloud computing
Soft Skills
client engagementrelationship managementleadershipcommunication skillspresentation skillsmentoringmultitaskingconflict resolutioncollaborationstrategic alignment