Fractional CRO, adesso UK

Adesso UK is looking for a well connected rainmaker to open doors and make introductions across the UK financial services market. You bring the relationships, the credibility and the access, and our financial services business line team takes it from there, developing the opportunity, running the process and closing the deal.

This is a role ideal for someone who already has a strong senior network in banking and financial services and wants to monetise it through a flexible retainer plus commission arrangement, without the demands of a full time sales function.

About adesso

We are on a mission to support our clients in delivering results with clarity, fairness and accountability. We combine technical and functional IT and digital expertise to drive innovation, modernise systems and strengthen teams. As part of the wider adesso Group, we bring proven European banking capability to the UK market, shaped for local clients and local regulation.

What you'll do

Open conversations with senior stakeholders across banks, fintechs and other financial institutions, using your existing network and reputation Make warm introductions between adesso and prospective clients, then hand these relationships to our financial services team to develop and progress Act as a trusted advisor and connector, helping us understand where genuine opportunities sit in the market Provide input into UK go to market strategy, flagging emerging trends in digital transformation and banking technology Support the team in adapting adesso Group's banking portfolio, capabilities and reference projects so they land well with UK clients and their regulatory context Stay close to introduced opportunities as they progress, lending your relationship and credibility where it helps move things forward Work alongside adesso so that introductions translate into successful, well supported engagements

What you bring

A well established senior network across banks, fintechs and financial institutions, built over years in financial services, technology or consultancy A reputation that opens doors, not just a contacts list Genuine enjoyment of connecting people and spotting where a relationship could turn into an opportunity Confidence and credibility at C-level Strong communication skills and the ease to work alongside a delivery and sales team without needing to run it yourself

The arrangement

This is a fractional contract role. Compensation combines a monthly retainer with commission, so you are rewarded for consistent engagement as well as for the opportunities you help bring in. If your network in UK financial services is real, if people take your call, and if you would rather make the right introduction than run a sales process, we would like to hear from you.