EMEA Partner Lead, Financial Services, EMEA Partner Management

Within SMGS, you will be responsible for leading engagement with top agencies, technology and consulting companies across Financial Services workloads. You will collaborate with partners to bring innovative solutions to customers, to help them engage with and nurture their clients, differentiate their offerings, and grow their business. This is a senior individual contributor role with pan-EMEA responsibility. You will be working closely with teams across AWS including business development, industry solutions, partner development, solution architects, and our sales teams. You will also work closely with the AWS and Amazon product and services teams for adoption of services by FSI partners and customers. You are an accomplished leader with a strong background in technology in FSI industry, experienced at building a partner ecosystem with solutions or innovation programs, and with the presence to engage with decision makers at the executive level. You will have strong business development, product management, strategic alliances, and entrepreneurial skills. You can demonstrate an ability to think strategically about new business models, solution selling, and show prior solution and program successes., Lead execution of the partner strategy and plan for consulting and technology partners in the industry, and carry accountability for business results

• Build C-level relationships with our top partners
• Collaborate with AWS and Amazon teams and with partners to bring solutions to market to meet customer needs, with measurable ROI results
• Represent the AWS partner strategy internally and externally
• Prioritize AWS investment in partners who focus on the industry including consulting companies, established ISV technology vendors, and leading startups
• Work with cross-functional groups in AWS to deliver programs that will scale the partner business in the industry
A day in the life In this role, you will be responsible for driving customer adoption with innovative solutions in the FSI space through our partners (GSI/SI/ISV). We are looking for a solutions leader that is "business minded" and thrives on finding the optimal way to operate and launch innovative solutions. If you are an entrepreneur at heart, think like a business owner, and have an uncanny ability to earn trust with partners and peers, this may be the perfect role for you.

Experience in developing, negotiating and executing business agreements, as well as developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level - Solid experience in developing technology business, product management, or solutions development in FSI industry - Experience in software including Software as a Service or other cloud-based technologies, including working with vendor landscape and technology applications for common industry workloads - Experience with leading ISV technology companies or consulting partners in FSI industry, Knowledge of AWS services, technologies and partners preferred - Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations, as well as identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements - Verbal and written communication skills and experience articulating complex concepts to cross-functional audiences - Track record of success building a partner ecosystem with solutions or innovation programs - Business or technical leadership experience within the industry, at an agency or technology supplier

Are you an expert in technology services in Financial Services (FSI), and related industry technologies? Do you have the industry background, technical depth, and business development skills needed to work with partners on technology solutions? AWS partners with technology ISVs, and with consulting and advisory companies in the industry. Together we are building solutions that enable companies to drive deeper relationships with their customers. We are looking for a senior level, industry specialist who understands EMEA FSI trends, the infrastructure supporting those trends, industry specific analytics and measurement, and customer journey development powered by the cloud. This position can be located in any major EMEA Hub. AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services., Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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