Strategic Account Director, (Financial Markets)
$180k - $220k USD
Lab49 is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial Account Director to reignite and grow a major strategic account that has gone cold. This is not a maintenance role - it’s a chance to rebuild from the ground up, unlock new lines of business, and reposition Lab49 as a trusted innovation partner across the front, middle, and back office.
The Opportunity
Lab49 is known for building cutting-edge digital products and platforms for the world’s leading financial institutions. We’ve had deep success selling into technology organizations - but now we’re expanding our reach to business and functional leaders across trading, operations, and procurement. We need a confident, well-connected individual who thrives on opening doors, building new relationships, and uncovering opportunities others can’t see.
You’ll be the catalyst who changes the conversation - helping clients see Lab49 not as staff augmentation, but as a strategic partner delivering differentiated business and technology outcomes.
What You’ll Do:
Drive account growth and repositioning
Build trust and momentum
Who You Are
Qualifications
The base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000. The base salary range may vary depending on the individual's job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. which depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages.
Salary range disclosure as required by S9427A when hiring in New York.
Our total rewards program is designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. We offer a competitive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, paid holidays, a 401(k), and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, Commuter FSA, Family Building Benefits, and more. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.
Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.