Director – Retail and Commercial Banking Subject Matter Expert

We currently have a career opportunity for a Director to join our team located in NYC. This role will have at least 25% travel.

 As a Director at Perficient, you will play a crucial role on the leadership team of our digital consultancy practice. You will collaborate with the sales team, industry partners, and subject matter experts to deliver and expand digital solutions that transform how our clients connect with their customers and grow their business. This will involve working with cross-functional teams to drive results and financial performance. Additionally, you will foster an engaging colleague culture that inspires strong team and individual performance, in line with Perficient's People Promise.

• 10+ years of experience in retail and/or commercial banking, ideally including time spent in consulting or advisory roles.

• Proven success in client-facing roles, including business development, pre-sales, or solutioning.

• Strong understanding of digital transformation trends, including core modernization, open banking, customer experience, and embedded finance.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution. 
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus. 
• A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected

• Experience with industry platforms and ecosystems (Salesforce, Microsoft, major cloud platforms).

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage C-level executives.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on ability to develop actionable plans.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.​

Disability Accommodations: Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.​

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.​

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $103,584  to $209,800 . Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

• Client Engagement & Sales Enablement
  • Serve as an industry-facing expert during sales pursuits and client meetings, helping articulate value propositions that resonate with banking clients.
  • Collaborate closely with account teams and solution architects to shape proposals, presentations, and strategic roadmaps.
  • Identify and open new opportunities through trusted advisor relationships and strategic insight.
• Thought Leadership
  • Represent the firm as a thought leader in the retail and commercial banking space through whitepapers, industry events, webinars, and roundtables.
  • Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and innovation to ensure our offerings remain cutting-edge and relevant.
• Solution Development & Offerings
  • Partner with platform teams (Salesforce, Microsoft, Cloud providers) to co-create targeted financial services solutions aligned with client needs.
  • Provide subject matter input into the development of new service offerings and go-to-market strategies.
• Consulting & Advisory Support
  • Advise clients on transformation strategy, digital operating models, customer engagement, and back-office modernization.
  • Lead or support delivery teams with insights and direction grounded in real-world banking experience.