CGI

Job Vacancy Lead Commercial & Corporate Banking Consultant

United Kingdom

CGI

Women in Tech partner
Published on 10/07/2026

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At CGI, you will help shape the future of commercial and corporate banking, advising leading financial institutions as they respond to changing client expectations, regulatory complexity and technology-led disruption. As a senior industry expert, you will take ownership of high-impact transformation agendas that strengthen corporate relationships, unlock growth and modernise critical banking capabilities. You will have the freedom to shape innovative propositions spanning lending, transaction banking, treasury, payments, trade finance, data and AI, while bringing together CGI’s global expertise to deliver measurable outcomes. Supported by a collaborative community across consulting, technology, delivery and industry teams, you will influence senior banking leaders and help establish CGI as a trusted transformation partner.



CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Candidate profile

In this role, you will lead CGI’s commercial and corporate banking consulting and transformation agenda, acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the banking sector. You will shape strategies and transformation programmes that address priorities including corporate lending, transaction banking, treasury services, cash management, commercial payments, trade finance, liquidity management, digital channels, data and AI.



You will have the opportunity to take ownership of strategic client challenges and create new propositions while being supported by CGI specialists across consulting, delivery, alliances and technology. Through collaboration and market-facing thought leadership, you will help clients strengthen relationships, increase wallet share, improve efficiency and build competitive advantage in an increasingly digital banking ecosystem.



• Advise & Transform – Lead strategic commercial and corporate banking consulting engagements and enterprise transformation programmes.

• Shape & Innovate – Develop differentiated propositions across transaction banking, lending, treasury, trade finance, client experience, data and AI, and platform modernisation.

• Influence & Engage – Build trusted relationships with C-suite executives and senior commercial, corporate and transaction banking leaders.

• Lead & Deliver – Guide end-to-end transformation initiatives to achieve measurable business and technology outcomes.

• Position & Grow – Support strategic pursuits, proposition development and thought leadership to grow CGI’s Banking practice.

• Monitor & Interpret – Turn market, regulatory and technology developments into actionable strategies and transformation opportunities.

• Collaborate & Orchestrate – Bring together consulting, delivery, alliance and technology specialists to create client-focused solutions.

• Coach & Elevate – Develop CGI’s corporate banking capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing and proposition development.

• Represent & Advocate – Represent CGI at client engagements, executive briefings, industry events and relevant forums.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

You will be an established commercial or corporate banking leader with deep knowledge of the corporate banking value chain and experience advising financial institutions on strategic, operational and technology transformation. You should combine executive-level credibility with strong consulting, commercial and delivery capabilities, bringing the creativity to identify new opportunities, the ownership to turn strategy into outcomes, and the collaborative leadership to succeed within complex client environments.



• Extensive banking experience – Proven experience leading transformation across commercial banking, corporate banking, transaction banking or treasury.

• Deep domain expertise – Strong knowledge across several areas such as corporate lending, transaction banking, treasury services, cash management, payments, trade finance, working capital and liquidity.

• Industry insight – Strong understanding of trends including embedded finance, virtual accounts, treasury digitisation, real-time payments, digital trade and AI-enabled relationship management.

• Executive engagement – Proven ability to advise and influence C-suite executives and senior banking leaders.

• Transformation leadership – Experience defining operating models, business cases, growth strategies and transformation roadmaps.

• Technology knowledge – Understanding of commercial banking platforms, lending systems, treasury platforms, trade finance solutions and digital servicing models.

• Data & AI expertise – Experience applying data, analytics or AI to improve client servicing, profitability, risk management or operational efficiency.

• Stakeholder leadership – Ability to navigate complex environments spanning front office, operations, risk, compliance, finance and technology.

• Commercial capability – Experience supporting strategic account growth, sales pursuits, proposals and executive advisory engagements.

• Consulting expertise – Strong capability in areas such as business architecture, operating model design, facilitation and enterprise transformation.

• Communication & influence – Excellent presentation, workshop leadership and senior stakeholder communication skills.

• Thought leadership – Evidence of industry participation, executive briefings, publications or other recognised market-facing expertise.



Relevant expertise may include commercial and corporate banking strategy, corporate lending and credit transformation, cash management and liquidity, transaction banking, commercial payments, trade finance, working capital and supply chain finance, corporate treasury, relationship management, data and AI, and operational resilience.



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Working environment

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.



Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…



You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.



Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.



You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.



That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.



Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
London, England, United Kingdom
> 1000 employees
IT services
We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients’ businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you’ll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme

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