Head of CBO Strategy and Governance

Euroclear; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a strategic and organized leader to drive the CBO strategy and oversee operational excellence in London. This pivotal role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to foster growth opportunities and ensure robust governance and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in UK financial markets, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a strong commercial acumen. The position is hybrid, offering a chance to make a significant impact in a transformative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in strategy, product management, or business operations.
• Ability to influence at all levels and present confidently to stakeholders.
• Experience with regulatory and transformation agendas is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the CBO strategy translating objectives into initiatives.
• Partner with the Head of Growth to identify new opportunities.
• Lead governance processes including regulatory submissions.
• Act as primary liaison for risk and compliance.

Skills

Experience in UK financial markets post-trade or securities servicing

Commercial acumen

Exceptional stakeholder management

Strong analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Location: London UK (Hybrid)

Reports to: Deputy Chief Business Officer (CBO)

Role Overview

We are looking for a strategic commercially minded and highly organised leader to shape and oversee the development, execution and governance of EUIs business strategy. This pivotal role blends growth leadership, operational excellence and strong governance to advance EUIs transformation, regulatory and commercial priorities. Working closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams you will drive growth opportunities, ensure robust risk and compliance management and enable the CBO function to achieve its strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Execution

  Define and deliver the CBO strategy translating high‑level objectives into actionable initiatives across product, commercial and transformation workstreams. Maintain a strategic roadmap and ensure timely achievement of key milestones.

• Growth & Innovation

  Partner with the Head of Growth to identify and deliver new opportunities focusing on digital assets, data products, issuer services and market expansion. Build strong business cases and champion product innovation aligned with client and market needs.

• Governance & Reporting

  Lead governance processes including board and committee reporting, regulatory submissions and risk registers. Ensure reporting is accurate, timely and aligned with internal and external expectations.

• Risk & Compliance Management

  Act as the primary liaison for risk and compliance within the CBO function. Proactively identify, assess and manage risks across initiatives ensuring adherence to internal frameworks and regulatory requirements.

• Stakeholder Engagement

  Drive alignment across internal teams (Product, Commercial, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Technology) and external partners. Represent EUI in market and board‑level forums promoting the CSDs evolving role in the UK ecosystem.

• Process & Operational Excellence

  Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and strategic delivery. Oversee the creation and maintenance of dashboards, KPIs and product books to support decision‑making and transparency.

• Leadership

  Support the CBO and senior leadership in coordinating activities and delivering commercial goals.

Required Skills & Experience

• 510 years experience in UK financial markets post‑trade or securities servicing with a background in strategy, product management or business operations.
• Clear commercial acumen and experience driving growth through product or business innovation.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels and present confidently to boards and external audiences.
• Highly organised, proactive and adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to distil complex information into clear strategies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and openness to new approaches.
• Experience with regulatory and transformation agendas including digitisation and post‑trade infrastructure is an advantage.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills with the ability to convey information effectively to diverse audiences.

A Great Place to Work for All

At Euroclear our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and enables everyone to thrive. Our renewed values guide how we work together and shape our future:

• Integrity: We act with honesty, respect, humility and transparency building trust through ethical behaviour.
• Client Centricity: We listen, understand and anticipate our clients' needs placing them at the heart of every decision.
• Care: We support each other, embrace diversity and make a positive impact on our communities and environment.
• Collective Ownership: We work together as one Euroclear taking individual accountability and collaborating to achieve shared success.
• Courage: We challenge the status quo, speak up constructively and embrace change as an opportunity for growth.
• Curiosity: We seek new ideas, learn continuously and encourage innovation by exploring different perspectives.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, identity or circumstances. If you require any adjustments during the application process please let us know.