Presales Lead

Company Description

Version 1 is a Technology Services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers navigate the rapidly changing digital-first world.

We have celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continue to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. 

We work hard to ensure we understand what our customers need from their technology solutions and then we deliver. We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big, and we hire great people. 

• 3200+ employees (and growing), €350m/£315m revenue business

• 10th place in Glassdoor’s Top 50 UK companies 

• Oracle EMEA Apps/SaaS Innovation Partner of the Year – EMEA 2023 

• AWS EMEA - Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 

• Global Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023 

Job Description

This role will be part of a small US based team looking to build Version 1 market presence and outcomes in US financial services sector. The selected candidate will have responsibility for delivering technology pre-sales and supporting commercial and delivery teams to define and present technology solutions to customers and prospects.

Qualifications

Technical:

• Relevant technology and architecture knowledge and experience applicable to a range of Version 1 capabilities (Cloud, Data, Digital, Oracle) and platforms across AWS or Microsoft Azure technology platforms.
• Knowledge of software development and delivery methodologies.
• Previous solution Architecture / Enterprise Architecture experience
• Demonstrable technical pre-sales experience - preferably in Microsoft, AWS technologies particularly in financial services areas
• Practical knowledge and experience of designing and delivering Artificial Intelligence solutions across data and user facing contexts (desired - not essential).

Business:

• Very good presentation and communication skills (proven customer presentation experience)
• Proven experience of designing and delivering financial services solutions (insurance, capital markets)
• Good domain knowledge of US financial services sector and applicable regulatory and security contexts
• Experience of working and delivering solutions in an international and global context (desired - not essential).

Other:

• Self-starter - able to work independently or in small virtual teams to achieve outcomes
• Able to live and work in the USA (applicable visa or residency)

Additional Information

Salary: $180,000 - €200,000 + Bonus

Share in our Success Excellent base salary plus commission with no ceiling & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review

Financial benefits including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice

Ways of working with remote & hybrid working options but there is always as a good excuse to get together too

Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life’s journey

A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways 

Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, Yoga, sponsored marathon and local team sports

Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ‘Call-Out’ platform where performance is called out and recognised

Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

This is a full-time permanent role with some occasional client site travel. Hybrid/ remote working options but must be commutable distance for client site/office meetings. 

Please Only apply to this role if you are based in the USA and you are eligible to work there.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers