Head Strategy & Business Development Securities Services

The position of Head Strategy & Business Development Securities Services invites a senior leader to help shape the evolution of capital‑market infrastructure for a firm operating in a fast‑moving setting. Based in either Zurich or Madrid, the role focuses on turning high‑level strategy into concrete actions, spurring growth, and steering partnership and merger activities while embracing a culture that prizes ownership. Day‑to‑day duties involve converting the overall plan for securities services into detailed roadmaps, setting clear targets, monitoring progress and pre‑emptively handling risks. The incumbent will counsel senior executives on priority setting, resource distribution and strategic choices, drawing on structured analysis. They will also champion expansion across clearing, custody, securities financing and trade‑repository functions, while establishing and supervising business‑intelligence tools that feed data‑driven decisions. Responsibility for merger‑and‑acquisition streams and the preparation of business cases, ensuring they fit the long‑term vision and integrate smoothly, is also central. Candidates must bring extensive experience in strategy or advisory work for exchanges or market‑infrastructure entities, backed by at least a decade of relevant practice and a record of building high‑performing teams during periods of change. Deep knowledge of services