OverviewAs an Account Technology Strategist, you will lead the technology strategy for select Financial Services customers in India. Partnering with top-level business and technology executives, you will align business priorities with Microsoft’s AI, Copilot, Security, Cloud, and Data solutions to drive innovation, growth, and digital transformation. As a core member of the Account Team Unit, you will work across Microsoft, partners, and customer stakeholders to shape strategy, influence opportunities, and deliver business outcomes. This role combines technology leadership, executive engagement, and industry expertise to help customers realize their strategic ambitions.At Microsoft, our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth‑mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress, people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone. ResponsibilitiesPartner with top-level executives and C-level stakeholders to define and execute technology strategies that drive business outcomes.Align customer priorities with Microsoft’s AI, Security, Cloud, Data, and Copilot solutions.Identify opportunities to accelerate innovation, transformation, efficiency, and growth.Lead strategic account planning, forecasting, and execution across cross-functional teams.Act as a trusted advisor, providing industry and technology thought leadership to customer and Microsoft stakeholders.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field AND 12+ years of technical consulting, consultative selling, business consulting, or related technology experienceOR equivalent experience?Understanding of the banking industry, including business models, market dynamics, and transformation challenges.Preferred QualificationsProven track record driving digital transformation and measurable business outcomes.Experience within the banking or broader financial services industry. This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.