Who are Engine by StarlingEngine is the technology arm of Starling Bank, headquartered in London with offices in Dublin, Sydney and the UK. This role will be based in Sydney but may include travel.We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you''re located within a commutable distance of Sydney so that we''re able to interact and collaborate in person.TravelTravel (including international) may be necessary depending on the client and nature of the engagement.About the roleThe role offers the opportunity to meet with a wide range of potential clients, listen to their needs and explore how Engine can help. You will work closely with the Client Solution and Product functions to create, shape and develop new long term sustainable relationships for Engine. You will also develop vibrant relationships with our consulting and implementation partners.We''re looking for versatile, adaptable individuals, who enjoy the challenge of a varied and collaborative role. You''ll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, and helping new clients launch successful new propositions and businesses.What you''ll get to do:Supporting early stage conversations, running client workshops and demos, helping to identify and qualify genuine opportunities.Contributing to marketing activities and conferences, elevating the awareness and understanding of Engine''s brand and proposition in the market, ensuring that we build a reputation based on trust and excellence.Fostering and maintaining strong relationships with our implementation partners, driving collaborative business development activities and go-to-market strategies.Taking ownership of selected strategic opportunities. Being the client''s advocate throughout, building a dialogue and trusted relationship with them, and understanding their strategic vision, issues and needs.Project managing opportunities and building the client''s confidence in our platform and organisation, bringing the technical expertise to the discussions, and following through reliably on our promises.Managing commercial and contractual conversations.Working with our client solutions teams through the Discovery and Delivery phases providing client relationship and commercial supportHelping clients to understand how Engine can address their issues, through dialogue and through structured analysis and presentations.We want to develop future leaders by giving people the opportunity to move between teams and build experience in a variety of roles, in business development, product management, delivery and engineering. At the same time we are expanding internationally and establishing regional offices in key markets around the world. We expect that, after an initial period in Business Development, you will have the option (but not the obligation) to move to a new role, either in a different function, or in a different part of the world.BackgroundYou have worked for a few years in a reputable consulting organisation and gained experience across a number of banks and situations, and you are now looking to apply your advisory skills into practice.You have experience in financial services (ideally retail or business banking) and an understanding of issues and challenges in relation to bank IT systems and projects.SkillsYou are inquisitive with strong analytical skills and like the detail of understanding client issues, needs and concerns.You have a technical aptitude and curiosity.You have the confidence to ask insightful questions and engage in conversation with senior bank executives.The ability to be self motivated in a highly autonomous environment, in a collaborative team with a flat structure.You have strong presentation and facilitation skills.You have attention to detail but you can also see the big picture and articulate a value proposition.You can adapt your communication style to different stakeholders (senior clients, consulting organisations, engineering functions).We are looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine''s technology to transform banking in different markets around the world.Interview ProcessInterviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team:Initial video interview with someone from the BD / Delivery team - 45 minsMore in depth interview with some more of the team including Regional Director, ideally in our Sydney office - 60 minsFinal Interview with Chief Commercial Officer ~45 minutes25 days holiday. You''ll also get your birthday on usThe option to opt-out of public holidaysThe option to buy/sell up to 5 days of annual leave a year16 hours paid volunteering time a yearEnhanced Pat & Mat leavePerkboxLength of service increased annual leaveAbout UsYou may be put off applying for a role because you don''t tick every box. Forget that! While we can''t accommodate every flexible working request, we''re always open to discussion. So, if you''re excited about working with us, but aren''t sure if you''re 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We''re on a mission to radically reshape banking and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we''re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems.Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we''re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal data, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Business Development Consultant - Engine by Starling