Account Director

About the role

The Account Director is a key member of the Continental Europe Leadership Team, responsible for the France & Switzerland territories. You will lead a high‑performing Account Management team, act as a trusted advisor to customers, and shape long‑term partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of Account Managers covering buy‑side, sell‑side and corporate clients.
• Drive sales initiatives, forecast revenue, and ensure achievement of financial metrics.
• Develop and nurture senior customer relationships and influence functional strategy.
• Design sales strategies to increase market share and sustainable revenue growth.
• Hold senior leadership responsibility for a portion of the Continental Europe market.

Required profile

• Proven track record of exceeding financial targets in financial services.
• Strong people‑leadership experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Fluency in French and German.
• Good understanding of the Swiss and French markets.
• Ability to coach, mentor and build a diverse talent pipeline.

Required skills

• Experience working with a data vendor or on the client side.
• Account management expertise.