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C5i

Director of Business Development

C5i, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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Sales Director - Banking and Financial Services C5i is a pure‑play AI & Analytics provider that combines the power of human perspective with AI technology to deliver trustworthy intelligence. The company drives value through a comprehensive solution set, integrating multifunctional teams that have technical and business domain expertise with a robust suite of products, solutions, and accelerators tailored for various industry‑specific use cases. C5i caters to some of the world’s largest enterprises, including many Fortune 500 companies.

Global offices: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India.

Job Responsibilities The Banking & Financial Services (BFS) vertical is a strategic growth pillar for C5i, with increasing investments in AI‑led solutions for risk, fraud, compliance, customer analytics, marketing analytics, credit, and operations transformation.

We are seeking a seasoned Growth Partner who can drive net‑new logo acquisition, build strategic relationships with senior banking executives, and position C5i as a trusted Analytics and AI transformation partner. The ideal incumbent will define and execute the sales strategy in collaboration with the Head of Sales, identify high‑value banking prospects, and engage with CXS, EVPs, SVPs, and Heads of Analytics, Data, Risk, Marketing, and Digital Transformation within global banks and financial institutions, carrying out a consultative selling process to acquire new deals.

Brief Job Responsibilities

Prospect and sell C5i’s

Analytics, AI, and Data solutions

to

Banks, Financial Institutions, and FinTech’s

globally.

Drive

new logo acquisition (hunting role)

within Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Cards & Payments, Wealth Management, and Lending segments.

Consult and educate prospects on how C5i can enable

digital transformation, data‑driven decisioning, risk optimization, fraud prevention, and customer intelligence .

Develop strategic account plans, target account lists, opportunity pipelines, and competitive win strategies.

Track and communicate

banking market trends , regulatory shifts, and competitive intelligence to internal stakeholders.

Promote C5i’s solutions at

banking, fintech, and financial services industry conferences and events .

Own and achieve

new sales targets , while protecting and expanding existing BFSI accounts where applicable.

Build trusted partnerships with

Product, Delivery, Solutioning, and Marketing teams

to craft differentiated value propositions.

Identify and create new growth opportunities and continuously expand the prospect funnel.

Leverage CRM and sales tools to

forecast, track, manage, and report sales performance

accurately.

Drive disciplined

pipeline management , deal qualification, pricing, negotiation, and closure.

Collaborate with other Growth Partners and Client Partners to execute a unified BFS growth strategy.

Qualifications & Key Skill Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

Engineering, Science, Commerce, or related field

from a reputed institute.

MBA or Master’s in Business is preferred.

12+ years of experience

in enterprise sales, with a strong

hunter mindset .

Proven experience selling

large, complex Analytics, Data, and AI programs

to

global banking and financial services clients .

Strong understanding of banking domain use cases such as:

Risk & Compliance Analytics

Customer & Marketing Analytics

Excellent consultative selling and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage and exceed

revenue and quota targets .

Self‑starter with a

hands‑on, go‑getter attitude , capable of navigating complex buying environments.

Willingness to travel globally for client meetings and industry engagements.

Strong communication, negotiation, and executive presence.

High ownership, growth mindset, agile and passion for winning strategic deals in BFS vertical.

Seniority level:

Director

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

Sales, Information Technology, and Consulting

Industries:

IT Services and IT Consulting, Financial Services, and Banking

• C5i is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the hiring stages so we can provide necessary accommodations.

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