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TuringVice President, Business Development, Financial Services (BFSI)
Turing is seeking a Vice President of Business Development for Financial Services to drive account acquisition and expand multi-year artificial intelligence programs within the banking, asset…
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Turing is seeking a Vice President of Business Development for Financial Services to drive account acquisition and expand multi-year artificial intelligence programs within the banking, asset management, private equity, and insurance sectors. Headquartered in San Francisco with operations in New York, the company bridges the gap between frontier AI research and enterprise deployments. This full-time, on-site position based in New York requires regular travel across the Northeast and reports directly…
Job Description
Turing is seeking a Vice President of Business Development for Financial Services to drive account acquisition and expand multi-year artificial intelligence programs within the banking, asset management, private equity, and insurance sectors. Headquartered in San Francisco with operations in New York, the company bridges the gap between frontier AI research and enterprise deployments.
This full-time, on-site position based in New York requires regular travel across the Northeast and reports directly to the General Manager of BFSI. The compensation package includes an annual base salary ranging from USD 340,000 to USD 375,000, alongside variable compensation, equity, and additional benefits.
The ideal candidate is an experienced enterprise sales professional with a background in selling technology services, data, or AI solutions to financial institutions. This role focuses purely on hunter-style client acquisition, building target lists, engaging executive leadership at the managing director level and above, and guiding opportunities through the initial statement of work.
Turing operates at startup speed, prioritizing client success, momentum, and advanced AI productivity tools across its workflows. The firm is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop a targeted account list of regional and mid-size banks, insurers, private equity firms, and asset managers within the first 90 days in coordination with the General Manager of BFSI
- Engage executive leaders at the managing director, COO, CIO, and head-of-operations levels to open new logos
- Qualify sales opportunities based on clear budgets, sponsor commitment, and readiness for production deployment
- Collaborate with solutions engineers and AI architects to scope and price hybrid platform and services agreements
- Establish clear pathways from initial statements of work to multi-year artificial intelligence programs
- Manage a disciplined sales pipeline and maintain a dependable forecast from initial introduction through signed statements of work
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience selling data, technology services, or artificial intelligence solutions into financial services organizations
- Demonstrated track record of securing at least one new logo within the past three years with personal closure of initial deals valued at $1 million or greater
- Established professional network at the managing director level and higher among operations, chief information, and chief operating officers
- Direct background managing enterprise sales cycles from relationship initiation through qualification, solution design, pricing, negotiation, and signed statements of work
- Consultative capability to lead discussions focusing on customer challenges and artificial intelligence deployment concepts
- Willingness to work on-site in New York and undertake regular travel across the Northeast region
Qualifications
- Prior background co-selling alongside an AI lab or hyperscaler
- Previous experience positioning a data or artificial intelligence platform bundled with professional services
- Existing executive relationships inside global banks, insurers, or alternative asset managers
Core Skills
Benefits
- Variable compensation structure
- Company equity
- Additional standard benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for this position?
The annual base salary ranges from USD 340,000 to USD 375,000, supplemented by variable compensation, equity, and additional benefits.
Where is this job located and what is the work model?
The role is based in New York and requires on-site work once the local office opens, along with regular travel throughout the Northeast region.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience selling technology services, data, or AI solutions into financial services institutions, including recent success in opening new logos with deals of $1 million or more.
Who does this position report to?
The Vice President, Business Development, Financial Services reports directly to the General Manager, BFSI.
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