Vice President, Client Partner, Financial Services

About the role

Kantar, a global marketing data and analytics business, is looking for a Vice President Client Partner, Financial Services, based in New York. The role grows a portfolio of strategic clients across North America by acting as a trusted commercial adviser to senior leaders, bringing an informed point of view and helping clients define new opportunities to modernise their brands.

Key responsibilities

• Challenge senior client leaders with informed perspectives that sharpen their thinking and focus attention on key brand growth opportunities.
• Shape emerging client needs and strategic agendas, moving conversations beyond existing briefs toward new commercial and transformation opportunities.
• Grow revenue and share of wallet across a portfolio of strategic Financial Services accounts.
• Develop account growth strategies that link clients' business priorities, market context and ambitions with Kantar's capabilities.
• Create and convert a strong pipeline through consultative selling and executive engagement.
• Mobilise consulting, data, technology, insights and analytics expertise to deliver integrated solutions for Financial Services brands.
• Represent Kantar through written thought leadership, client events, industry forums and other external speaking opportunities.

Required profile

• Evidence of growing complex enterprise relationships, shaping demand and converting high-value opportunities.
• Financial Services expertise, with a strong understanding of one or more areas such as banking, payments, insurance or asset management.
• Executive-level influence, able to challenge assumptions and help senior leaders make sense of complex choices.
• Broad brand and marketing judgement, connecting brand strategy, customer experience, innovation and marketing effectiveness to business opportunities.

Required skills

• Strategic consulting and commercial capability.
• Compelling communication: persuasive written thought leadership and credible speaking in boardroom discussions, client workshops and industry forums.

What we offer

• Salary range of $145,000 - $220,000 per year, plus competitive variable compensation.
• Medical plans, HSA and FSA options, dental and vision coverage, wellness programmes.
• 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement and commuter benefits.
• Unlimited paid time off.