Vp, Head Of Commercialization

Position Type
Full time
Type Of Hire
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)
Education Desired
Bachelor of Commerce/Business
Travel Percentage
10 - 15%

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Job Summary~ The Head of Commercialization is a key executive leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction across the Wealth, Retirement, and International Banking & Payments Division. This role will manage a small team of commercial professionals supporting the Divisional Head of Product and Services (HoPS) while providing strategic leadership for the product launch process, commercial oversight for new and existing businesses, and the divisional thought leadership program. The Head of Commercialization will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, customer success, and sales, to ensure successful commercial outcomes that drive growth and create value for our customers.
Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with product development teams to identify market opportunities and ensure that product roadmaps align with the business's and its customers' needs
• Develop relationships with key industry influencers and stakeholders, including customers, partners, and industry associations
• Develop and execute a divisional thought leadership program that positions the business unit as a thought leader in the Wealth, Retirement, and International Banking Payments industry
• Manage a small team of commercial professionals supporting the broader function
• Lead the product launch process, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop go-to-market plans, sales enablement materials, and customer success programs
• Provide commercial oversight for new and existing businesses, including deal structuring, pricing strategies, and driving process efficiencies to accelerate time to close
• Develop and understand the competitive landscape and industry trends to inform product development and marketing strategies
• Provide leadership for the product and solution training program, working closely with sales and marketing to ensure customer-facing teams have the knowledge and tools they need to sell effectively
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, including partnerships, acquisitions, and joint ventures, that align with the business's strategic objectives
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute content marketing and thought leadership programs that support the divisional thought leadership program

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the competitive landscape and industry trends
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction
• Experience with Enterprise software and services associated with Wealth Management, Retirement Plan Processing, and Global Banking and Payments is an advantage
• Sales background and customer experience roles are beneficial
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field. MBA preferred
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
• 10+ years of experience in a commercial leadership role, preferably in the Wealth, Retirement, and International Banking Payments industry

Additional context~ The Head of Commercialization is a critical leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction across the Wealth, Retirement, and International Banking & Payments Division. This role provides strategic leadership for the product launch, commercial oversight for new and existing businesses, and the divisional thought leadership program. The Head of Commercialization manages a small team supporting the broader function and works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercial outcomes that drive growth and create value for customers.
What We Offer You

• A modern work environment, and a collaborative and dedicated group of colleagues who look forward to working together as a team to accomplish our goals
• A competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing
• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant privacy and data protection issues in financial services and information technology
• A multifaceted and challenging career with a high degree of responsibility

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EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer~ In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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