Senior Account Manager – Financial Services

Senior AccountManager – Financial Services We're hiring a Senior AccountManager to lead Socium's FinancialServices function across the GCC, with a clear path to Directorand full ownershipof the vertical.RoleSenior Account Manager – Financial ServicesLocationDubai office, Al Habtoor Business Tower, Dubai MarinaReports toManagingDirectorMarketBanks, insurers, asset managers and Fintechs across the GCCFocus50% growing existing accounts · 50% winning new logosRelocationFrom the UK or Ireland, with a relocation packageProgressionClear path to Director, owning the FS functionAbout SociumSocium is a staffing and Teams as a Service (TaaS) business, founded in London and now building fast from our Dubai hub. We deploy vetted technology teams into our clients' businesses under a SOW model,so clients keep control of the work while we own delivery.Delivery runs onshore, nearshore and offshore, supported by our Manila Delivery Centre.The opportunityFinancial Services is one of the fastest-moving tech markets in the GCC. Banks are modernisingcore platforms, regulators are pushing digitaland open-banking agendas, and Fintechs are scalingquickly. They all need specialist engineering, data, cloudand cyber talent, fast and compliantly.You'll lead Socium's FS function in the region. You'll work directly with the Managing Director to set the strategy, own the numberand build the vertical. This is a senior seat with real autonomy, not a territoryhanded down.What you'll doGrow existing accounts(50%)Own and expand Socium'sportfolio of FS clients acrossthe GCCBuild multi-threaded relationships with CIOs,CTOs, Heads of Engineering, Transformation and ProcurementSpot new programmes, teams and budgets early and turn them into TaaS engagementsRun accountplans, quarterly businessreviews and renewalstrategiesWork closelywith delivery to keep servicequality high and handle escalationsWin new logos (50%)Open and close new business with large banks,insurers, asset managersand high-growth FintechsBuild and run a qualified pipeline through outbound, network and eventsLead complexsales cycles end to end, from first meeting to signed SOWShape proposals, pricing and commercials with the MDNavigate FS procurement, vendor onboarding and regulatory requirementsLead the functionSet the go-to-market strategyfor FS, including target accountsand positioningForecast accurately and report on pipeline, revenueand marginRepresent Socium at industryevents and build our brand in the GCC FS marketHelp hire, coach and grow the FS team as the function scalesWhat you'll bringEssential6+ years selling technology solutions into FinancialServices: staff augmentation, IT services, consulting or softwareA track record of strategic wins you can talk through in detail: the client, the problem, how you won it and the commercial outcomeExperience both growing existing enterprise accounts and landing new logosConfidence sellingto C-suite and senior technology leaders in banks,insurers or FintechsStrong commercial skills across pricing,negotiation and SOW structuringUnderstanding of how FS buys technology: procurement, vendor risk and complianceWillingness to relocate to Dubai from the UK or IrelandNice to haveExisting relationships or selling experience in the GCC or wider Middle EastBackground in staffing, managed services or Teams as a ServiceExperience mentoringor leading a small sales teamKnowledge of key FS tech themes:core banking modernisation, cloud migration, data and AI, cyber security,paymentsYour path to DirectorThis role is built to become Directorof Financial Services. Progression is tied to results, not tenure.Establish – take ownership of existing FS accounts, build your pipeline and land your first new logosScale – grow the book, set the FS strategy with the MD and startbuilding the teamOwn – step up to Director,owning the FS function's revenue,team and go-to-market across the GCCWhat we offerCompetitive base salary plus uncapped commissionRelocation packagefor your move from the UK or Ireland to DubaiTax-free income in the UAEA clear, results-based path to DirectorDirect reportingline to the Managing Directorand a real say in how the business growsOffice in Dubai Marina,working alongside our TaaS desksin Engineering, Data & AI, Cloud and CyberHow to applySend your CV to george@socium.team, along with a short note on one new business FS win you're proud of.