VP, FS Lead | Brands Division

About the Role:

You're a visionary leader with deep expertise in Financial Services (FS) and a passion for driving commercial growth. Savanta, a leading insights and research consultancy, is seeking a dynamic Vice President to lead our FS team in the UK & EMEA. Savanta is a data, market research and advisory company with teams in the UK, Americas, and APAC. Working with high‑profile organizations and some of the world’s best‑known brands, we inform and inspire our clients to make better decisions through powerful data, empowering technology and high‑impact consulting.

Savanta is on a bold journey transforming from a traditional market research firm into a tech‑first, insights‑driven leader.

You’ll join Savanta’s Brands Team as a senior leader, working closely with the Global Head of Brands to create a highly productive, efficient, and effective team. You will be responsible for shaping and executing our FS strategy in the UK to drive growth, own a substantial revenue target, and ensure we meet the primary growth KPI of revenue, as well as supporting other key financial metrics such as profit and margin.

Responsible for leading and developing a high performing FS‑aligned team, you will combine in‑depth FS sector insight, technical research expertise, outstanding client servicing and delivery practices, as well as a strong commercial mindset to expand Savanta’s FS presence in the UK market, and, over time, the EU. At the same time, you will build strong working relationships with the overall team FS leads based in the Americas to share best practice and enable development of more global client relationships.

A key focus is strategically growing our product revenue, as well as supporting the growth of our FS Wealth client work. We have well‑established client relationships across many clients including banks, insurers and wealth management, which provide a robust foundation on which to globalise and grow our FS offer.

Through vision and collaboration, the FS Lead will transform a robust foundation in place, i.e. a strong and well‑embedded UK team, by identifying and growing new opportunities to make Savanta the definitive name when it comes to FS research within the UK industry.

• Shape and execute FS strategy to drive growth and expand Savanta’s presence in the UK and Europe.
• Own a substantial revenue target and deliver on key financial KPIs, including profit and margin.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing FS‑aligned team within our Brands division, fostering a culture of innovation, client obsession, and service excellence.
• Drive product revenue growth— notably for our syndicated commercial banking programme, Brand Vue, and Virtual Personas.
• Build strong client relationships with banks, insurers, and wealth management firms, and collaborate globally to share best practices.
• Deliver excellence in client service, leveraging tech‑enabled solutions and turning around challenging accounts.
• Play a key role in commercial strategy, identifying new business opportunities and leading high‑level pitches to C‑suite audiences.
• Raise Savanta’s profile through thought leadership, external speaking, and networking.

As a VP, you will have highly developed research & insight knowledge and management capability. You are experienced in being part of a senior leadership team and comfortable with accountability for revenues, high‑profile strategic initiatives, and a high performing team. You can identify problems and proactively put corrective plans in place, adapting team strategy as required. You are a fast‑paced autonomous worker and able to delegate as appropriate to senior/mid‑level team members to ensure overall efficiency, productivity and high‑quality outcomes.

A tech‑first mindset is essential as we pivot from a traditional market research business into a cutting‑edge technology‑first insights company.

• Senior leadership in FS research and insights, with a proven track record of commercial success.
• Accountability for revenues, strategic initiatives, and team performance.
• Tech‑first mindset, ready to help transform Savanta into a technology‑driven insights company.
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