What is an Account Executive at Factset?
An Account Executive at Factset plays a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and maintaining high client retention rates within the highly competitive financial technology sector. Factset is a leading provider of financial data, analytics, and powerful workstation applications that investment bankers, portfolio managers, wealth advisors, and quantitative analysts rely on daily. As an Account Executive, you are not just selling software; you are delivering critical infrastructure that powers investment decisions globally.
In this role, you will act as a strategic consultant to sophisticated financial institutions. Your primary responsibility is to understand your clients' complex workflows and demonstrate how Factset's suite of products—ranging from portfolio analytics and risk management tools to market data APIs—can optimize their operations. This requires a unique blend of financial market acumen, technical product understanding, and elite relationship-management skills.
The impact of this position is substantial. By expanding Factset's footprint within existing accounts and securing new business, you directly influence the company’s market share and annual recurring revenue. You will collaborate closely with product specialists, client support teams, and sales engineers to ensure that clients derive maximum value from their subscriptions, making this role a highly collaborative and strategically influential position within the organization.


