Executive Partner - SRM (BFSI)

You will manage a portfolio of 25 - 30+ clients, typically CISOs and Leaders of Cybersecurity, from global Fortune 1000 BFSI (Banking Financial Services, Insurance) organizations and large high-tech industries As their Executive Partner, you will be delivering value through regular briefings, a mix of on-site and virtual workshops, roundtables, webinars and by attending relevant Gartner events, etc. As someone who has previously been in their shoes before (or someone who has equivalent experience), you will use your knowledge and expertise, along with additional Gartner resources and research, to coach and mentor your clients on critical initiatives and obstacles for today and tomorrow specifically within the Security Risk Management space Collaboration is key. You will work closely with several internal Gartner teams to ensure value is delivered. These can include Sales teams, Analysts, Client Managers, and your peers across other domains This role is a client-facing position that requires a high level of Executive presence, adaptability and ability to build trust and deliver value. In addition, this role requires communication, diplomacy, coaching and presentation skills. Responsible for member retention and for contributing toward growth in the region through direct support of Gartner Sales in prospect cultivation, account plan development and value demonstration activities This is a predominantly a home-based role, where you will operate as an individual contributor managing your own calendar and other administrative tasks; you will be delivering value to your client portfolio virtually with approximately 25% onsite support. We’d love to talk to you if you have: Bachelor's degree required. 15+ years of experience in executive security leadership roles, including CISO, Security Practice Leader, or equivalent, preferably within BFSI organizations. Proven experience leading and scaling enterprise security programs, operations, teams, and capabilities. Experience in executive-level consulting, sales, or client-facing leadership roles. Strong expertise in security strategy, risk management, and aligning cybersecurity initiatives to business objectives. Hands-on experience with modern security technologies and practices, including SIEM, IAM, threat and vulnerability management, endpoint, network and cloud security, application/product security, and AI security. Demonstrated success establishing security governance, metrics, board-level reporting, and vendor management programs. Ability to articulate and demonstrate the business value of cybersecurity to executive and board audiences. Prior consulting experience with a large consulting firm preferred but not required. Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities