MCE Practice Lead, BFSI – Banking, Financial Services & Insurance

Nokia

. Develop and own Nokia’s global BFSI strategy for data centers, connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital transformation .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $156,000 - $257,434 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing BFSI technology strategies, with a strong focus on cloud adoption, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization. Proven ability to engage C-level executives and translate complex business and technology requirements into actionable solutions.

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BFSI Technology Strategy DevelopmentCloud Adoption ExpertiseCybersecurity KnowledgeRegulatory Compliance UnderstandingC-Level Executive Engagement

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Hard Skills

Data Center ArchitectureNetworkingDigital TransformationOperational ResilienceInfrastructure ModernizationGo-To-Market StrategyIndustry BlueprintsReference ArchitecturesCustomer-Centric SolutionsStrategic Initiatives

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationExecutive Relationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsStrategic Discussion LeadershipMarket Intelligence Translation

Industry Keywords

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceFintechRegulatory FrameworksFFIECNYDFSDORAMarket InfrastructureHigh-Frequency Trading

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and own Nokia’s global BFSI strategy for data centers, connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital transformation
Define industry blueprints, priority use cases, customer requirements, and reference architectures for financial services customers
Adapt global BFSI strategies to regional regulatory requirements, technology adoption trends, and banking modernization initiatives
Translate market intelligence and customer needs into portfolio priorities and go-to-market strategies
Position Nokia solutions around resilience, security, compliance, low latency, and operational efficiency
Build executive relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and technology leaders across banks, investment firms, and financial institutions
Lead strategic discussions on cloud networking, data center architecture, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and infrastructure modernization
Capture customer and regional insights to influence product strategy, market plays, and future portfolio investments
Develop and strengthen an ecosystem of banks, fintechs, payment providers, cloud providers, systems integrators, and consulting partners
Drive cross-functional alignment among product, portfolio, sales, marketing, and regional teams to execute BFSI growth initiatives
Enable regional teams with sales plays, technical architectures, use cases, and customer messaging to accelerate market adoption
Represent Nokia in industry forums, analyst engagements, conferences, and regulatory discussions while monitoring banking and capital-markets trends
Cover global and regional banks, investment banks, hedge funds, high-frequency trading firms, exchanges, trading platforms, clearing houses, market infrastructure providers, financial messaging networks, payments, and fintech ecosystems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of experience in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, focused on technology, digital transformation, infrastructure, or consulting
Demonstrated success developing BFSI technology strategies, industry blueprints, reference architectures, and go-to-market propositions
Ability to translate business and technology requirements into customer-centric solutions, product priorities, and strategic initiatives
Deep understanding of BFSI technology environments, including data centers, networking, cloud connectivity, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and infrastructure modernization
Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks impacting financial institutions, including FFIEC, NYDFS, DORA, and similar global standards
Experience engaging and influencing C-level technology executives, including CIOs, CTOs, and CTIOs, on strategy, architecture, and transformation programs
Expertise in cloud adoption, network modernization, cybersecurity, resilience, and digital banking infrastructure
Experience collaborating with product, sales, marketing, partner, and regional teams to execute strategic growth initiatives
Strong BFSI experience across North America required
Additional exposure to European financial services markets and regulatory environments strongly preferred
Preferred background in senior technology leadership, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, networking, or consulting roles within banks, exchanges, financial market infrastructure providers, or leading management consulting firms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and hybrid working schemes
Minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
Life insurance to all employees
Well-being programs to support mental and physical health
Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
Employee Growth Solutions for personalized career and skills development
Access to diverse Coaches & Mentors
Learning environment promoting personal growth and professional development
Eligible for incentives/variable pay