Enterprise Account Executive

About Validis

Were a team of passionate data-driven people on a mission to help the accounting and financial services industries move faster with better data. Our platform is built to extract and standardise accounting data making it easy for audit firms and financial institutions to securely connect to their customers accounting packages. Validis is a B2B SaaS company with operations in the UK US and Australia.

Our clients include the Big Four global banks and national firms who use Validis to streamline data collection. Validis has experienced significant growth since its inception and to support this we are looking to expand our teams across a number of strategic areas.

At Validis we focus on the interconnected concepts of diversity & inclusion. Were building a place where people can be themselves contribute openly and embrace the integrity of their own ideas. We value different perspectives equitable opportunities and a respectful collaborative culture - because diverse teams build better products and deliver better outcomes for our clients. We believe in unbelievable talent and provide and integrated workplace where you can excel.

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Account Executive to drive commercial growth with Validis largest and most strategic Financial Services clients. This role is focused on expanding our existing footprint with leading bank and non-bank lenders growing adoption across divisions and workflows.

You will own the full enterprise sales lifecycle from opportunity development through to commercial close while partnering closely with SLT Solutions Engineering Product and Client Success to ensure sustainable long-term growth across our enterprise portfolio. Deep expertise in financial services and lending workflows is strongly preferred.

This is a hybrid role which may require 12 days per week in the Validis London office or onsite client engagement as needed. Occasional travel may be required for key account meetings events and internal workshops.

Key responsibilities of the Enterprise Account Executive

Enterprise Sales & Revenue Growth

• Expand Validis footprint within existing bank and non-bank lender clients driving upsell cross-sell and multi-workflow adoption

• Build and execute strategic account plans that grow revenue across business units and product lines

• Identify and close new enterprise opportunities within assigned accounts

• Lead complex commercial negotiations including pricing procurement security review and contracting
  

Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Develop trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders across credit risk operations lending transformation and technology

• Conduct executive meetings site visits discovery workshops and value reviews

• Deeply understand client workflows objectives and technical environments to position Validis effectively
  

Collaboration & Internal Leadership

• Work closely with Solutions Engineering to share enterprise grade solutions and proposals

• Align with Product and Client Success to ensure seamless delivery and long-term expansion

• Provide structured customer insights to inform product roadmap and GTM strategy

About you

• 8-12 years in enterprise sales account management or commercial leadership roles in Saas or Financial Services

• Proven success selling into large financial institutions banks challenger banks specialty lenders and enterprise FS organisations

• Strong understanding of lending workflows underwriting portfolio monitoring and financial data flows

• Track record of expanding strategic accounts and closing six-figure and seven-figure SaaS contracts

• Exceptional communication and commercial negotiation skills

• Strong analytical abilities and comfort building business cases

• Effective collaborator able to operate across SE CS and Product teams
  

Enterprise AE Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex multi-thread enterprise SaaS sales cycles within major financial institutions

• Proven track record of expanding footprint within large bank and non-bank lender accounts through structured multi-year account strategies

• Deep understanding of commercial and assetbased lending workflows underwriting processes and FS operational environments.

• Able to influence senior stakeholders with clear compelling value narratives and enterpriselevel business cases.

• Skilled at uncovering multiworkflow needs and shaping multiphase integrationled solutions.

• Strong command of enterprise SaaS pricing procurement cycles and multiyear contract negotiation.

• Works effectively with SE Product and CS teams to drive aligned enterprise outcomes.

• Maintains high forecasting accuracy and applies structured enterprise sales methodologies.

• Navigates long complex enterprise sales cycles with persistence adaptability and strategic patience.

• Establishes trustedadvisor relationships across all layers of enterprise accounts.
  

Nice to have

• Experience in high growth or Series B SaaS environments

• Familiarity with ERP systems accounting platforms or lending decision tools

• Experience with audit workflows or portfolio monitoring tools

• Understanding of security/compliance frameworks commonly evaluated by enterprise FS buyer
  

Please see salary and OTE below.