As Head of Banking, you will define and grow Faculty’s banking practice, focusing on business and corporate banking. You will act as a C-suite advisor, shaping the go-to-market strategy and leading high-impact AI transformation programs. This role bridges the gap between technical AI implementation and commercial banking strategy to deliver enterprise-wide advantage for major financial institutions.
Head of Banking at Faculty
Faculty, a leading applied AI firm now part of Accenture, is seeking a Head of Banking to build and scale its financial services practice from the ground up. This rare leadership opportunity allows you to define the AI strategy for major UK and European corporate banks, leveraging Faculty’s deep technical heritage and Accenture’s massive global platform. With a compensation package including a £165k base, a 50% bonus potential, and Accenture equity, you will act as a C-suite advisor, shaping the future of AI transformation in a highly regulated industry while leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver measurable, real-world impact.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Up to £165k + Equity
Company
Faculty
Role overview
London, United KingdomGrowth (VC-backed)
Founded in 2014, Faculty is one of Europe’s leading applied AI companies. Our suite of AI services and products spans everything organisations need to access frontier AI and get it into the hands of their frontline teams to support their most important work. Widely recognised as a leader in AI safety, we work closely with the world’s leading AI labs, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, to ensure their latest models are safe, human-led and explainable.
Our expertise spans working with Boards, leadership teams and governments to develop a robust AI strategy, designing, building and implementing high-performing AI solutions, and equipping organisations with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the AI era. Our PhD-heavy team of deep AI experts has delivered hundreds of real-world AI projects to improve critical public services and drive sustained economic returns across every sector of the economy. Headquartered in London, Faculty remains founder-led and has since raised over £40m from investors including The Apax Digital Fund, LocalGlobe and GMG Ventures.
Backed by Apax Digital Fund, LocalGlobe, GMG Ventures, GMG Ventures LP, Jaan Tallinn, Mercuri.
What you will do
- Define the overarching banking practice strategy and lead complex AI transformation programs from initial strategy to final software delivery.
- Build and maintain trusted C-suite relationships, acting as a strategic advisor on leveraging AI for revenue growth and operational efficiency.
- Shape compelling commercial pitches and product demos that demonstrate Faculty’s technical depth to secure and grow high-value accounts.
Who this is a fit for
- Deep banking industry experience at the Director level or above, specifically within corporate or business banking environments.
- Proven track record in consulting or sales, with the ability to shape and win complex transformation projects for large financial institutions.
- Compelling communicator with a distinct point of view on how AI will reshape the banking landscape and its regulatory constraints.
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Why this role is remarkable
- Opportunity to build a sector practice from the ground up within an established AI powerhouse backed by Accenture’s global scale.
- Exceptional compensation package featuring a £165k base, 50% annual bonus potential, and three distinct types of Accenture equity.
- Work at the cutting edge of AI, moving beyond pilots to deploy enterprise-wide solutions for major UK and European banks.
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