Senior Enterprise Sales Executive – Capital Markets

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  • £110,000 - £130,000
  • London, United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Sales and Marketing
Senior Enterprise Sales Executive – Capital Markets

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days office minimum)

Circa £130,000 base + uncapped commission + equity

This is a high-growth financial technology firm that is transforming how capital markets organisations design, build and deploy mission-critical software. The business combines a modern, off-the-shelf platform with deep customisation capabilities, enabling banks and investment firms to modernise trading, risk and middle-office workflows at speed.

This is a brand-new sales role in London, created as part of a broader global expansion led by a newly appointed CEO. You will join a well-funded, ~200-person organisation with strong product-market fit, active enterprise deals in flight, and meaningful investment in sales engineering and marketing support.

The Role
This is a senior, new-business-focused sales position targeting Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital markets institutions across the buy-side and sell-side.

You will own the full sales lifecycle from initial engagement through to contract signature - selling complex, high-value software solutions into senior technology, trading and transformation stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Originate and close new enterprise software deals with banks, asset managers, hedge funds and broker-dealers
  • Leverage an existing capital markets network to open doors from day one
  • Lead consultative, value-led sales conversations around trading, risk, data and middle-office transformation
  • Manage end-to-end sales cycles ranging from £200k to £5m+
  • Engage credibly with senior stakeholders across front office, technology and operations
  • Collaborate closely with sales engineering, product and leadership to shape client solutions
  • Maintain accurate pipeline, forecasting and reporting discipline

What They’re Looking For
  • At least 7 years’ experience in enterprise software or fintech sales
  • Capital markets experience is non-negotiable
  • Proven track record selling into buy-side and/or sell-side institutions
  • Comfortable speaking the language of FX, trading systems and market infrastructure
  • Demonstrated success as a new-logo hunter closing complex, consultative deals
  • Strong, current institutional network within financial markets
  • Experience selling platforms such as OMS/EMS, trading technology, market data, risk, compliance or middle-office solutions
  • Confident operating in a scale-up environment without rigid territorial structures
  • London-based and willing to travel for client meetings

Commercials & Incentives
  • Base salary benchmarked around £130k
  • Uncapped commission structure
  • c. 12% on first-year licence revenue
  • c. 4% on professional services
  • Realistic £1m–£1.5m+ OTE for high performers
  • Equity / stock options available
  • No artificial cap on deal size or earnings

Working Model & Team
  • Hybrid working: minimum 3 days per week in the London office
  • Lean UK sales team with direct access to US leadership
  • Reports into a highly experienced, Wall Street-trained sales leader
  • No strict territorial carve-outs - collaboration over protectionism

Why This Role
  • Genuinely new, high-impact sales seat — not a replacement
  • Enterprise-grade deals with compressed sales cycles for the space
  • Strong executive backing and visible commitment to growth
  • Clear runway for earnings, influence and long-term upside

Please contact Ian Bailey at Harrington Starr for full details
Ian Bailey Vice President

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