Strategy & Market Solutions Executive Director

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

We are seeking an accomplished executive strategist to join our leadership team and drive the next phase of our growth. This pivotal role requires a deep understanding of the capital markets lifecycle, with a particular emphasis on post-trade processes, and a proven track record in developing robust business cases to pursue both organic and inorganic growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in leading the due diligence and deal execution processes for mergers & acquisitions (M&A) as well as minority investments, while maintaining a keen awareness of the evolving market landscape, industry trends, and the disruptive power of emerging technologies.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic assessment and development of business cases for expansion opportunities, considering both organic initiatives and inorganic activities such as M&A and minority investments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities aligned with the company's growth objectives.
• Support and, where appropriate, lead the due diligence process for potential M&A and minority investment transactions, including financial, operational, and strategic analysis.
• Monitor, analyze, and synthesize market intelligence, competitor movements, and emerging trends to inform executive decision-making.
• Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies, such as digital assets, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, on capital markets infrastructure and DTCC's business model. Advise senior leadership on strategies for adoption, adaptation, and maintaining competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving landscape.
• Develop and present high-impact presentations and reports for senior leadership and board-level audiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, advisors, and stakeholders to support deal sourcing and partnership opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in strategy, business development, investment banking, consulting, or a related executive role within the capital markets sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in the lifecycle of capital markets, especially post-trade operations, clearing, and settlement processes.
• Experience supporting or leading due diligence and/or deal-making for M&A and minority investments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and communicate data-driven business cases.
• Proven ability to interpret market trends and competitive dynamics to shape business strategy.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Us

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC's subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC's Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , Facebook and Instagram .

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you'll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It's the chance to make a difference at a company that's truly one of a kind.

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About the Team

Clearing & Securities Services group delivers world-class safety and soundness for the global financial services industry. The team provides DTCC's portfolio of core securities business, including Institutional Trade processing and First Line Resilience and Control to facilitate better end-to-end planning and prioritization as well as enable more coordinated and seamless delivery of capabilities and services for our clients.

Client-provided location(s): Jersey City, NJ

Job ID: DTCC-211647

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-17T19:59:23