Director Consulting Services, Banking

Job summary

Lead the growth and delivery of IT consulting and systems integration services for banking and financial services clients in the Greater Toronto Area. Build executive client relationships, identify and shape opportunities, lead engagement delivery, manage financial accountabilities, and provide strategic industry leadership.

Job details

Position Description CGI is seeking a senior leader within the Banking sector who is recognized as a trusted Systems Integration and Consulting expert. This role is suited for someone who brings strong industry insight, builds lasting relationships, and delivers impactful consulting solutions. Reporting to a Vice President, the Director, Consulting Services will be responsible for driving the growth and delivery of IT consulting services to Banking and Financial Services organizations headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Your future duties and responsibilities Lead the growth and delivery of IT consulting services within the Banking/Financial Services portfolio. Build and maintain strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders across target clients. Identify new opportunities, shape solutions, and drive revenue growth through strategic engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions that address client needs. Lead end-to-end engagement delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction. Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership within the financial services domain. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment. Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role A credible authority in the business operations of Canadian and/or US Banking/Financial Services companies 10 + years of growing responsibility in a technology consultancy with demonstrated track record of converting client intimacy and trust into: consulting and systems integration sales, high quality project delivery, satisfied clients Demonstrated success building and leading executive (C-Suite) relationships within Ontario-based Banking/Financial Services companies. Ability to drive proposal, pricing, and contracting for multifaceted client initiatives. Lead P&L and financial accountabilities Experience with Technologies, i.e., Agile, DevOps, Cloud, AI, RPA etc. is a significant asset. Proven leadership experience within consulting, systems integration, or professional services. Strong background in Banking or Financial Services. Demonstrated success in business development, relationship management, and solution delivery. Ability to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and execute engagements effectively. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Education: Bachleor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related field of study; and MBA would be preferred CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $145,000–$195,000. This role is an existing vacancy. ! Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals. To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

What you’ll do

Lead the growth and delivery of IT consulting and systems integration services for banking and financial services clients in the Greater Toronto Area. Build executive client relationships, identify and shape opportunities, lead engagement delivery, manage financial accountabilities, and provide strategic industry leadership.

Requirements

Requires 10 or more years of increasing responsibility in technology consulting, with a strong record of business development, high-quality delivery, and executive relationship building in banking or financial services. A bachelor's degree in a related field is specified, an MBA is preferred, and experience with Agile, DevOps, cloud, AI, or RPA is an asset.

Listed skills

• Agile · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Banking And Financial Services
• Systems Integration
• IT Consulting
• Business Development
• Executive Relationship Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Revenue Growth
• Proposal Development
• Pricing
• Contracting
• P&L Management
• Project Delivery
• Solution Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Agile
• DevOps

Job areas

• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Sales