Senior Account Manager - Lending and Corporate Banking Solutions

Senior Account Manager - Lending & Corporate Banking SolutionsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (Preferred) or Dubai, UAE | Coverage: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and PakistanExclusive to ANKH Executive Search | Corporate Lending | Trade & Supply Chain Finance | Strategic Account GrowthANKH Executive is commencing an urgent confidential search for a Senior Account Manager to take ownership of an established portfolio of banking clients across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Pakistan within a global financial technology organisation's Lending & Corporate Banking business.This is a senior individual contributor account-management role focused on client retention, renewals, executive relationship development and strategic account expansion across the Lending & Corporate Banking solution family. Corporate Lending and Trade & Supply Chain Finance are central to the mandate. Riyadh is the preferred base; Dubai may be considered as an alternative, subject to final client confirmation.CORE RESPONSIBILITIESOwn territory and strategic account plans for assigned banking clients across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and PakistanBuild and maintain trusted relationships with C-level executives, business heads, technology leaders, procurement teams and other senior client stakeholdersProtect client retention, renewal performance and account health while identifying risks early and coordinating timely actionIdentify and develop add-on, cross-sell, upgrade and strategic expansion opportunities across the Lending & Corporate Banking solution family, with particular focus on Corporate Lending and Trade & Supply Chain FinanceMap client stakeholders, transformation priorities, budgets, decision processes and competitive dynamics across the territoryLead complex renewals, contract extensions, commercial negotiations and account-expansion cycles from qualification through signatureCoordinate Sales, Presales, Product, Professional Services, Delivery, Support, Legal and Commercial teams around coherent client plans and commitmentsAct as the senior commercial point of coordination for client escalations, ensuring issues are owned, communicated and progressed appropriatelyMaintain rigorous CRM, forecasting, account-health reporting, revenue planning and commercial governanceRepresent the organisation at relevant banking, lending and financial technology forums across the assigned marketsREQUIRED PROFILE10+ years of enterprise account management, client leadership or solution sales experience within banking software, financial technology, SaaS or financial services solutionsA demonstrable record of retaining, renewing and expanding strategic banking or financial-services accountsDirect experience managing Lending & Corporate Banking solutions or closely related banking technology portfoliosStrong knowledge of Corporate Lending and Trade & Supply Chain Finance, supported by relevant experience in origination, consumer or commercial lending, digital lending or adjacent banking solutionsEstablished senior banking relationships and commercial credibility in Saudi Arabia; additional Bahrain and Pakistan coverage is highly valuableEvidence of leading complex, multi-stakeholder renewals, cross-sell initiatives, commercial proposals and negotiationsAbility to operate credibly across business, technology, delivery and executive governance discussionsStrong account planning, forecasting, CRM discipline and cross-functional coordinationEnglish fluency is mandatory; Arabic is a strong advantage for Saudi Arabia and BahrainAbility to be based in Riyadh, or potentially Dubai subject to confirmation, and travel regularly across the territoryRELEVANT TECHNOLOGY & INDUSTRY EXPOSURECandidates with relevant experience from Finastra, Temenos, Oracle, Mambu, nCino, Nucleus Software, TurnKey Lender, FIS, Fiserv, Q2, SAP, Tuum, Backbase, Sopra Banking Software, TCS BaNCS, Infosys Finacle, Intellect Design Arena, EdgeVerve or comparable enterprise lending, banking software and adjacent financial technology providers serving banks and regulated financial institutions are especially encouraged to apply.APPLICATIONApply with your updated CV and a concise summary of relevant Lending & Corporate Banking technology account-management achievements to apply@ankhexecutive.com. Include examples of account retention, renewals, cross-sell and growth, Corporate Lending and/or Trade & Supply Chain Finance experience, territories covered, current location and notice period.Due to confidentiality, the client's identity will be disclosed only to shortlisted candidates following an initial discussion and NDA.If you do not receive feedback within 15 days, your profile will be retained for future relevant opportunities.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.ANKH Executive and its client are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on any grounds and are committed to inclusive, fair and non-discriminatory hiring practices. Applications are assessed solely on relevant skills, experience and suitability for the role.