Head of Banking

WHY FACULTY? We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here https://faculty.ai/impact. We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence. Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen. ABOUT THE TEAM In our Professional and Financial Services Business unit, we bring everything we have learned in more than a decade of Applied AI, and use it to help our clients navigate a rapidly changing landscape. We develop and embed AI solutions which help firms become more efficient, enhance customer experience, and find the commercial upside in uncertain markets. Within the constraints of a highly regulated industry, we see so much opportunity for meaningful innovation and are proud to set the gold-standard for marrying technical excellence with safe deployment. ABOUT THE ROLE Banking is entering a period of profound reinvention. Across retail, commercial and corporate banking, leaders are under pressure to improve productivity, modernise customer journeys, strengthen risk management, and turn AI from a series of pilots into enterprise-wide advantage. Faculty is uniquely placed to help. We combine deep technical expertise in AI with hard-won experience delivering real transformation in complex, regulated environments. We work with senior leaders to move beyond experimentation, designing and deploying AI solutions that create measurable impact across front office, operations, risk, and control functions. We’re looking for a Head of Banking to define and grow our presence in the sector. You will shape our go-to-market strategy, build enduring relationships with senior banking stakeholders, and lead the pursuit and delivery of some of the most ambitious AI transformation programmes in the market. This is an opportunity to build a distinctive banking practice inside a company with world-class technical depth, strong delivery credentials, and the ambition to set the standard for AI in financial services. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING - Leading complex AI transformation programmes for major banking clients, from strategy formation to AI software delivery - Building trusted, long-term relationships with C-suite banking leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on how AI can drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, strengthen risk management, and deepen customer loyalty - Generating sales and revenue for Faculty by shaping software design, compelling commercial pitches, and exciting demos that convey Faculty’s technical depth and delivery excellence - Elevating Faculty’s industry profile by articulating differentiated banking propositions and points of view through the media and in industry forums - Ensuring the successful delivery of a portfolio of high-quality client work across the sector by guiding multidisciplinary teams, maintaining executive confidence, and helping teams navigate ambiguity, pace, and complexity - Mentoring and developing colleagues through line management, helping to replicate and reinforce Faculty’s Principles and collegial culture WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR - You bring deep knowledge of banking, having worked in industry - You are passionate and enthusiastic about the way AI can deliver better outcomes for banking customers - You have a well-developed and distinct point of