Version 1 · 2 weeks ago
Global Head – Capital Markets
Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveVersion 1 is a trusted provider of technology services, specializing in delivering solutions that drive customer success. The Global Head of Capital Markets will lead the expansion of strategic relationships and delivery across top-tier investment banks and asset managers, focusing on key accounts like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the North America Capital Markets growth strategy aligned to Version 1’s global Financial Services vision
Drive multi-year business expansion across investment banking, securities services, and market infrastructure clients
Shape differentiated propositions in front-to-back modernization, risk and regulatory transformation, data and AI engineering, and trade lifecycle automation
Personally lead strategic relationships with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, driving account growth, stakeholder mapping, and multi-tower engagement
Leverage existing executive relationships from prior roles with JP Morgan, Jefferies, or Goldman Sachs to accelerate entry and credibility
Build and nurture executive-level relationships with CTOs, CIOs, COOs, and Heads of Cap Markets Technology and Data
Partner with global practices (Data, Cloud, AI, Digital) to shape and deploy capital-markets-specific propositions such as trade surveillance, data remediation, and AI-driven compliance
Partner with global practices and domain to advise in development of accelerators and frameworks (e.g., for Basel III Endgame, DORA, and RegTech) relevant to the US and global regulatory landscape
Strengthen alliances with partners like AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and niche fintechs supporting capital markets transformation
Oversee a globally distributed delivery team and ensure high-quality program execution
Mentor regional domain leaders and support leadership hiring across key markets
Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, excellence, and client outcomes. Embed an 'engineering-first' and 'outcome-driven' culture focused on measurable client impact
Own the P&L for Capital Markets North America, driving growth, profitability, and pipeline expansion
Lead annual revenue, TCV, and GP; track performance against board-aligned metrics
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in Capital Markets, with a proven background in leadership roles
Mandatory: Prior leadership experience managing or selling into JP Morgan, Jefferies, or Goldman Sachs, with existing senior-level relationships
Proven success in building large-scale client portfolios and leading cross-functional teams across delivery, sales, and solutions
Strong understanding of investment banking technology, data modernization, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation
Deep familiarity with capital markets operating models, including trading, risk, post-trade, and asset servicing
Preferred
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business, Insurance, Finance, or Technology
Experience with M&A advisory, captives setup, or digital innovation programs in the Banking or Capital Markets sector
Deep exposure to platform modernisation, AI/ML adoption, and cloud transformations
Benefits
Pension
Private Healthcare Cover
Life Assurance
Financial advice
Remote & hybrid working options
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies
Large training budget
Well Tech Scheme
Yoga
Sponsored marathon
Local team sports
Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards
Call-Out platform
Active ESG & CSR initiative
Company
Version 1
Version 1 provides a variety of IT solutions and services that impact customer's businesses.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$106.77MKey Investors
Volpi CapitalDevelopment Capital
2022-04-20Acquired
2017-04-02Private Equity· $96.02M
2014-07-28Series Unknown· $10.75M
Recent News
2025-12-20
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