Consulting Director - Banking & Insurance

Company Description

Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and deliver results. Successfully so! With more than 50.000 colleagues in 30 countries, we rank as Europe’s leading digital solutions provider. Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and value in business development.

The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together.

Job Description

As Consulting Director – Banking & Insurance, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and delivering strategic consulting engagements for major financial institutions and insurance companies.

Your mission is to drive growth, ensure operational excellence, and position Sopra Steria as a trusted partner for banking & insurance companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with Sopra Steria’s growth ambitions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders across finance and insurance organizations.
• Represent the Banking & Insurance sector internally and externally, contributing to the overall Consulting strategy.
• Contribute to major bids and commercial proposals, providing strategic input on positioning, value proposition, and overall competitiveness.

• Build and lead a dedicated team of +/- 30 people to ensure quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop your team to strengthen capabilities.
• Drive financial performance and contribute to profitability goals (own P/L responsibility).

Qualifications

• Proven consulting expertise in digital transformation of banking services, interoperability, and data strategy.
• Strong account management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to define vision and build market presence in the finance & insurance sector.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Prerequisites

• Successful track record in consulting and delivery within the Banking & Insurance Sector.
• Established network across financial & insurance Institutions (from project managers to decision-makers).
• Ability to represent the company externally through events and thought leadership.
• Commitment to Sopra Steria’s values and fundamentals, leading by example.

Additional Information

Our employees are known for making bold choices and delivering results. Work among high-level professionals at the forefront of corporate software solutions and innovation at Europe’s Leading Digital Service Provider.    

We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes: 

• A company car or mobility budget.
• Laptop, phone & phone subscription.
• A competitive salary and indefinite contract.
• Insurance coverage, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, and more.
• Continuous learning opportunities through the Sopra Steria Academy to support your career development.

Ready to take the next step?

We’re here to support you all the way and we are looking forward to your application.

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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.