• Application Deadline:
• Position: Global Head, Finance Services Industry Sales


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

About the Job

• We have created a role for a dedicated Global Head of Finance Services Industry (FSI) to lead go-to market strategy and be accountable for the global growth of Canonical in that sector.


• The successful candidate will drive our sales in the FSI vertical and inform our marketing, alliances, and product investments to support that effort.


• They will be responsible for go-to-market planning across for both indirect and direct sales, working closely with regional sales leaders as well as our alliance team covering IHVs, ISVs and GSIs.


• Candidates will be expected to have extensive experience working in financial services IT, either as a customer or as a vendor focused on the sector.

Key Responsibilities

This role is about commercial leadership of Canonical's financial sector go-to-market and offerings:

• Building alliances and relationships with global leaders in the  financial services and fintech ecosystems


• Shaping our content and messaging strategy for banks, insurance and fintech institutions


• Driving business development and sector-focused sales globally for Canonical


• Guiding product management to ensure fitness of our platform and solutions in the financial sector


• Valued skills and experience

Requirements

The successful candidate will bring:

• Experience in lead generation and business development from the finance sector


• Deep commercial experience encompassing revenue and costs


• Familiarity with relevant industry requirements and standards


• A technical or scientific background/qualifications


• Proven leadership and presentation skills


• Awareness of Ubuntu and Canonical’s competition and opportunities


• Track record of data-driven decision-making

What Canonical offers

• Personal learning and development budget 


• Annual compensation review


• Recognition rewards


• Annual leave


• Priority Pass for travel