SAVP Client Partner - Banking - NYC

Job Title: SAVP Client Partner - Banking - New YorkLocation – New York/New JerseyWork Mode - Hybrid role requiring onsite work for 3 days at the New York officeBase salary up to $200K plus annual bonus targetsTo learn more about what we offer please visit us at is seeking a Senior Assistant Vice President to lead and grow a key strategic client relationship within its Banking and Financial Services practice. The client is a major U.S. financial institution with a significant consumer lending portfolio. This role is the primary point of accountability for the relationship, responsible for expanding EXL's footprint, deepening stakeholder engagement, and driving incremental revenue through data management and analytics solutions.The individual will operate at the intersection of banking domain expertise and data, analytics and AI advisory, engaging senior business and technology stakeholders on challenges spanning customer analytics, credit risk, fraud, collections, and data infrastructure etc. This is not a transactional sales role; the ideal candidate is a trusted advisor who brings genuine domain and analytics credibility to every client interaction.Working closely with EXL's delivery leads, analytics solution teams, and practice leaders, the Senior AVP will own the account growth agenda, shape new opportunities, and ensure EXL is consistently positioned as a strategic partner. EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent business models, drive better business outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, analytics, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform operations for the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 54,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit . EXL never requires or asks for fees/payments or credit card or bank details during any phase of the recruitment or hiring process and has not authorized any agencies or partners to collect any fee or payment from prospective candidates. EXL will only extend a job offer after a candidate has gone through a formal interview process with members of EXL’s Human Resources team, as well as our hiring managers.EXL is the indispensable partner for leading businesses in data-led industries such as insurance, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail and logistics. We bring a unique combination of data, advanced analytics, digital technology and industry expertise to help our clients turn data into insights, streamline operations, improve customer experience, and transform their business. Our partnerships with clients are built on a foundation of collaboration – and we’ve been chosen as a partner by nine of the top ten leading US insurance companies, nine of the top 20 global banks, and six of the top ten US health care payers. We function as one team to make your goals our goals, whether that’s unlocking the value of generative AI or embedding analytics into workflows that reduce risk or power your growth. Clients choose EXL as their transformation partner for many reasons. Our geographic diversity make talent all over the world instantly accessible. Digital accelerators enable unmatched speed-to-value, letting you realize results fast. It’s our people that truly set us apart, though, including the 1,500 data scientists we have dedicated to our generative AI practice. And our more than twenty years of experience in delivering business services, garnering stellar client references, and maintaining a solid balance sheet are reassuring to our C-suite clients. Find out for yourself why clients, employees, and analysts think we’re some of the best in the business. Contact us to see how we can help you achieve your goals.8 to 12 years of experience in consumer lending or financial services, with meaningful exposure to data management, analytics, or technology-led transformation.Deep understanding of U.S. consumer lending business models, including co-branded and partnership programs, issuer economics, and full portfolio lifecycle management.Track record of managing and growing strategic client relationships, preferably in a consulting, analytics services, or BPO/ITO context.Hands-on or advisory experience in lending analytics: customer acquisition modeling, credit risk and scoring strategies, behavioral analytics, fraud detection, collections scoring, or campaign analytics.Solid grasp of data management concepts: data governance, data quality, cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/Azure/GCP), and analytics engineering.Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across Risk, Marketing, Technology, and Operations functions at` large financial institutions.Ability to translate business problems into analytics and technology solution narratives, comfortable in both executive and technical conversations.Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.QualificationsBachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Analytics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field preferred.Based in New York area.Willingness to travel to client sites as required.Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate has spent their career at the intersection of consumer lending and data and analytics, whether inside a financial institution, at a consulting firm serving banking clients, or within a data and analytics services organization. They understand how financial institutions are run, how decisions get made, and where data and analytics create real competitive advantage.This person does not need to be a technologist but must be analytically credible. They bring a genuine perspective on where analytics, AI and data management are taking the consumer lending business and can articulate EXL's role in that journey with confidence and specificity. The posted base salary range is the hiring base salary range for this role. Final offers are based on several factors, including: the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position. Strategic Account ManagementOwn the end-to-end client relationship for a major strategic banking account, serving as EXL's primary senior point of contact.Develop and execute a multi-year account growth plan aligned to the client's data, analytics, and operational priorities.Drive expansion across buying centers including Risk, Marketing, Technology, Operations, Compliance, and Finance within the client organization.Maintain a strong pulse on client satisfaction, delivery performance, and renewal risk; proactively address issues before they escalate.Banking Domain AdvisoryAdvise client stakeholders on data management and analytics strategies across the full consumer lending lifecycle: acquisition, activation, usage, line management, retention, and attrition.Bring an informed perspective on credit card lending program analytics, including partner data integration, cardholder segmentation, and program P&L optimization.Engage credibly on credit risk topics: application scoring, behavioral risk, line management, account management strategies, and stress testing.Contribute meaningfully to client conversations on fraud analytics, disputes management, regulatory analytics (CFPB, fair lending, Reg Z), and collections optimization.Data Management & Analytics Opportunity DevelopmentIdentify and shape opportunities for EXL's data management capabilities, including data governance, data quality, cloud platform modernization, and reporting infrastructure.Translate client business priorities into analytics use cases: propensity models, next-best-action engines, customer lifetime value, real-time fraud scoring, delinquency prediction, and digital engagement analytics.Partner with EXL's analytics, AI, and technology solution teams to develop compelling proposals, proof-of-concepts, and business cases tailored to the client's environment.Stay current on the client's technology landscape and data ecosystem to identify integration points and accelerate solution deployment.Revenue Growth & Pipeline ManagementOwn the account revenue target and actively manage a pipeline of new opportunities across analytics, data management, AI/ML, and operations.Lead or coordinate RFP responses, solution presentations, commercial negotiations, and contract renewals.Identify and execute cross-sell and upsell opportunities across EXL's service portfolio.Provide accurate, timely pipeline reporting and account status updates to EXL leadership.Thought Leadership & Market PresenceRepresent EXL's banking data and analytics capabilities in executive client meetings, industry conferences, and client-facing engagements.Contribute to EXL's perspective on consumer lending and analytics trends, including AI-driven enterprise developments.Mentor and guide junior account team members; help build EXL's client management capabilities over time..Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-24