About emagine

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector. We power progress, solve challenges, and deliver real results through tailored, high-end consulting services and solutions.

We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication to delivering optimal service for our clients.

Our commitment is not just towards our clients—we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues, rooted in our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.

The Role

We are seeking a Client Delivery Director to join emagine and operate on-site within one of our key clients in Investment Banking.

This is a hands-on leadership role, operating at the centre of a complex change and transformation delivery landscape, often driven by regulatory and risk requirements. You will act as emagine’s senior representative within the client, accountable for delivery outcomes, consultant leadership, and the continued growth of the account.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead delivery across critical change and transformation initiatives, contribute directly where required, and ensure successful execution within a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Client & Delivery Environment

You will be operating within a complex investment banking environment, supporting delivery across large-scale change and transformation programmes, often driven by regulatory, risk, and business priorities.

Our consultants are typically engaged in:

• Business analysis across large-scale change and transformation initiatives

• Delivery of business, operating model, and technology transformation programmes

• Supporting regulatory and risk-driven change initiatives across banking functions

• Business analysis and project management–led delivery across large-scale transformation programmes

• Working closely with stakeholders across business, operations, risk, compliance, and technology teams

Programmes are often driven by:

• Large-scale business and operating model transformation

• Regulatory and risk-driven change requirements

• Increasing focus on data, reporting, and data-driven transformation

• Emerging AI and automation initiatives within banking operations

As Client Delivery Director, you will be expected to engage credibly across this landscape—bridging business, change, and delivery to drive successful outcomes.

Key ResponsibilitiesDelivery Leadership & Execution:

• Lead and deliver complex change and transformation initiatives, often within regulatory and risk-driven programmes

• Own delivery outcomes, ensuring quality, timelines, and objectives are met

• Actively contribute to delivery where required, stepping in to drive execution

Client Engagement & On-Site Leadership:

• Act as the primary senior contact within the client environment

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders

• Navigate organisational complexity and drive alignment across business and technology teams

Consultant Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and manage emagine consultants deployed within the account (including Business Analysts, Project Managers, and PMO consultants)

• Ensure alignment, performance, and delivery quality across all engagements

• Provide guidance, support, and escalation management as required

• Act as the central point of coordination between consultants, client stakeholders, and emagine

• Foster a high-performing, collaborative delivery environment on-site

Account Growth & Commercial Ownership:

• Identify opportunities to expand services within the account

• Support growth of the engagement footprint and long-term client relationship

• Contribute to commercial discussions and strategic account development

Operational & Risk Management:

• Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the account

• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges

• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction and delivery excellence

Skills & ExperienceProfessional Background:

• Strong background in business analysis, project delivery, or programme leadership within change and transformation environments

• Experience operating across large-scale transformation programmes, including those driven by regulatory or risk requirements

• Ability to engage credibly with both business and technology stakeholders

Domain & Industry Experience

• Experience delivering large-scale change and transformation programmes within investment banking or financial services

• Understanding of risk, regulatory, and compliance environments as drivers of change

• Experience working across business, operations, and technology transformation initiatives

• Exposure to data-driven transformation and reporting initiatives

• Familiarity with AI and automation as part of transformation programmes

Experience

• 10+ years’ experience across business analysis, project delivery, or programme leadership roles, with progression into leadership positions within complex enterprise environments

• Proven track record delivering large-scale change and transformation programmes

• Experience operating in client-facing, on-site, or embedded roles within enterprise environments

• Experience within financial services or capital markets, or similarly complex, regulated industries

• Proven experience building senior client relationships that have contributed to account growth, expansion opportunities, and increased consulting footprint

Core Skills

Hands-on delivery mindset with strong accountability for outcomes

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at senior level

Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced environments