Global Head – Capital Markets

Role Summary We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven leader to head Version 1’s Capital Markets business in North America. This senior leadership role will focus on expanding strategic relationships and delivery footprint across top-tier investment banks and asset managers—with direct responsibility for key accounts like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the capital markets landscape, an extensive CXO network, prior relationships with JP Morgan or Goldman Sachs, and a proven track record of scaling consulting and technology-led transformation programs within major financial institutions. Key Responsibilities 1. Sector Leadership & Strategy 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. 2. Client Engagement & Business Growth 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.  3. Solution & Capability Development 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. 4. Global Delivery & People Leadership 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. 5. Financial Management 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.