Senior Sales Executive
Skills
About the role
Singapore | Swiss-Headquartered Banking Technology Organisation
Private Banking | Wealth Management | Core Banking Platforms | Enterprise Software Sales
Base Location
Singapore-based role
Coverage: Assigned APAC markets
Travel: Required for client meetings, conferences and regional sales execution
Languages: English mandatory; Mandarin, Cantonese or other Asian languages are a strong advantage; French is nice to have
Target start date: 1 September 2026
The Opportunity
ANKH Executive is supporting the appointment of two Senior Sales Executives for the APAC region on behalf of a globally established, Swiss-headquartered banking technology provider.
The organisation is recognised for its front-to-back banking software platform used by private banks, wealth managers and financial institutions. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on identifying, developing and closing new business opportunities while building long-term strategic relationships across assigned APAC markets.
Why This Role Matters
Banks and wealth management institutions across APAC continue to invest in platform renewal, operational efficiency, digital client experience and front-to-back integration. This role is positioned at the centre of those decisions, engaging senior business, operations and technology stakeholders around high-value banking software opportunities.
The successful candidates must be credible in complex enterprise sales environments, able to build qualified pipeline, shape business cases, coordinate RFI/RFP responses, lead senior-level demonstrations and close multi-stakeholder contracts.
The Mandate
The selected Senior Sales Executives will take ownership of assigned APAC markets, with responsibility for:
Developing and executing territory and strategic sales plans
Identifying, qualifying and pursuing new business opportunities with banks, wealth managers and financial institutions
Building and maintaining executive-level relationships with prospects, clients and key stakeholders
Generating and maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities
Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through contract negotiation and signature
Coordinating RFI/RFP responses with pre-sales, product and internal stakeholders
Conducting client presentations, demonstrations and workshops
Preparing commercial proposals and leading contract negotiations
Maintaining accurate forecasting, CRM discipline and weekly sales reporting
Tracking competitor positioning, regulatory developments and emerging market opportunities
Representing the organisation at conferences, trade fairs and industry events
Contributing to thought leadership, articles and marketing initiatives when required
The Profile Sought
We are looking for senior, commercially driven sales professionals with:
Minimum 5 years of sales experience, preferably within banking, wealth management, fintech or financial services
Proven exposure to enterprise software or platform sales into financial institutions
Strong ability to run consultative selling processes with senior banking stakeholders
Experience in strategic account management, pipeline development and opportunity qualification
Demonstrated capability in complex negotiation and contract closure
Ability to identify business pain points and convert them into commercial software opportunities
Experience working across multiple APAC markets and cultures
Strong CRM discipline, forecasting accuracy and account planning capability
Credibility with C-level sponsors, business heads, technology leaders and operations stakeholders
Background in IT or banking; university degree expected
Candidates from the banking side may be considered if they can demonstrate clear commercial ownership, sales capability and a track record of influencing or closing platform-related decisions.
Relevant Technology & Industry Exposure
We are targeting candidates with experience in or around software solution providers selling private banking, wealth management, core banking and banking platform solutions across APAC, including:
CORE BANKING / PRIVATE BANKING / WEALTH PLATFORMS
ERI Bancaire, Temenos, Avaloq, Sopra Banking Software, Finastra, Oracle, TCS BaNCS, Infosys Finacle
WEALTH / PORTFOLIO / DIGITAL PLATFORMS
SimCorp, SS&C Technologies, FNZ, Objectway, InvestCloud, additiv and other financial services platform providers
RELEVANT CLIENT ENVIRONMENTS
Private banks, wealth managers, universal banks, asset servicing organisations, financial institutions and regulated financial services groups.
Performance Orientation / KPIs
Opportunity win rate: target 25% or above
Average deal value: USD 1 million or above
Business case documented for 100% of qualified opportunities
Annual account growth: target 10% or above
Executive meetings: minimum two per quarter per key account
Minimum three key stakeholders and one C-level sponsor identified per opportunity
CRM completeness: target 95% or above; forecast accuracy: target 80% or above
Participation in banking industry events and thought-leadership activity as part of market development
Reporting Line
Direct reporting to the Site Director / Sales Director
Collaboration with international and cross-regional sales initiatives when required
Compensation
Compensation to be defined based on experience and fit
Performance-driven sales commission structure expected
Key Considerations
This is a senior individual contributor sales role – not delivery, implementation or a junior business development track
Strong emphasis on new business development, qualified pipeline creation and contract closure
Candidates must evidence sales discipline, CRM hygiene, forecasting accuracy and senior stakeholder management
APAC market coverage and cross-cultural communication capability are important
Reference checks may be required as part of the process
Confidentiality
Due to the confidential nature of this assignment, the client identity will be disclosed only to shortlisted candidates following an initial discussion and NDA.
Application Process
Applications: apply@ankhexecutive.com
Please include:
Updated CV
Summary of relevant sales achievements, including deals, clients, territories and average deal values
Specific examples of banking software, wealth management, private banking or financial services platform sales
If you do not receive feedback within 15 days, your profile will be retained for future relevant opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Hashtags
#BankingSoftware #PrivateBanking #WealthManagement #CoreBanking #FinTechJobs #EnterpriseSales #APAC #Singapore #BankingTechnology #SoftwareSales
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