Banking Lead– Financial Services

Accenture
Midrand
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
Job description

We help the banking industry challenge their conventions; capitalize on the full potential of technology, their people and emerging opportunities; and become better at change.

Thanks to the unmatched scale, speed and capabilities at Accenture, we have the unique position as trusted partners to world-leading organizations, including over 80% of the global Fortune 100. This leadership role is an exceptional opportunity to lead a team to architect and deliver solutions based on deep industry insight and relationships integrating the breadth of Accenture’s services through new industry capabilities and technology solutions.

About Accenture Financial Services Industry practice:

Vision - Accenture is here to help—not as a vendor, but as a strategic partner. Sharing the risks and rewards, bringing technological expertise, a global perspective and the ability to deliver. Enabling flexible architecture in the cloud, with market-leading tools and solutions. Using technology to find value in your data, in order to create amazing customer experiences.

The work:

  • Understand current and future client needs in the context of market dynamics, and apply insights to recommend short and/or long-term value creation for the client at the C-suite level that has the appropriate level of impact.
  • Build and leverage a deep understanding of FS industry and market to be able to influence the client’s business strategies.
  • Lead and drive financial performance for the banking sector (e.g., sales, revenue and profitability).
  • Develop a robust, long-term pipeline of opportunities to ensure the sustainability of Accenture’s business at the client over time.
  • Shape vision and sense of purpose for the team for all career levels to attract and develop diverse talent.
  • Consciously cultivate an environment that optimizes team strengths and deployment of talent and foster an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Co-create the role priorities and success measures with your business lead. These will be unique and tailored to you and the strategic priorities of the business area.

Client Success: how you’ll create client success and build and nurture key trusted client relationships.

People: how you’ll attract, inspire, engage, develop and retain an inclusive and diverse team.

Financials: your personal contribution to sales, revenue, profitability and chargeability.

Accenture Sustainability: your impact in the areas of corporate citizenship and responsible business, supporting and enhancing the communities in which we work and live.

360° Value Differentiation: your impact on extending our 360° value proposition.

Here's what you’ll need:

  • A proven record of building strong relationships with clients and bringing in new business.
  • In-depth understanding of latest trends and innovations for the banking Industry.
  • Proven track record of leading and delivering multi-million-dollar programs.
  • Experience working in a highly matrixed environment and the ability to partner across the Accenture ecosystem.
  • Extensive experience managing C-level relationships.
  • Recognized as an industry influencer, positively impacting growth of a sub-industry within Accenture and growth of a sub-industry overall.

While delivering results is essential, how you lead is equally important. These are the eight leadership essentials that we value and expect from our leaders:

  • Always do the right thing in every decision and action.
  • Lead with excellence, confidence and humility as demonstrated by being a learner, building great teams and being naturally collaborative.
  • Exemplify client-centricity and a commitment to Client Value Creation.
  • Act as a true partner to each other, our clients, our ecosystem and our communities.
  • Care deeply for all our people to help them achieve their aspirations professionally and personally.
  • Have the courage to change and the ability to bring our people along the journey.
  • Live our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity as demonstrated by personal impact and overall results.
  • Actively innovate—seeking new answers, applying a tech, AI and data first mindset.

What we believe: All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values.

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process, they will be happy to assist you.

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