Senior Director, Head of Group Business Solutions UK

Job Description

Head of Group Business Solutions (GBS), Euroclear UK & International (EUI)

Euroclear is offering a unique and exciting opportunity for a senior director within the Group Business Solutions Division (GBS) of the Group IT organisation. This role is centred on our UK business and is instrumental in leading the largest software transformation programme across the Euroclear Group, setting a precedent for other entities.

As Head of GBS for Euroclear UK & International (EUI), you will be a key member of the GBS Leadership Team, responsible for the full lifecycle of technology solutions that support our EUI business and underpin the UK’s capital markets. You will lead a diverse team in transforming the EUI technology stack, integrating Group assets and emerging technologies while maintaining existing solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. You will also play a significant role in EUI’s management team.

The GBS UK Tribe has experienced significant growth and will continue to expand. A strong, visionary leader is required to guide this team. You will act as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, shaping strategy and investment to meet long-term objectives. You will be directly accountable for the successful delivery of projects and programmes, in collaboration with business partners, and for ensuring the stability and support of EUI applications.

YOUR ROLE

As Head Of GBS For EUI, You Will

• Be a core member of the GBS Leadership Team.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of technology solutions supporting the UK’s capital markets.
• Lead a diverse and growing team through a major technology transformation.
• Integrate Group assets and emerging technologies while maintaining operational stability.
• Play a key role in EUI’s management team and strategic direction.

You will act as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, shaping long-term strategy and investment, and ensuring successful delivery of programmes and services.

Your Responsibilities

Executive Relationship Management

• Lead IT service delivery for EUI.
• Maintain regular engagement with the EUI CEO, CTO, and CFO.
• Represent IT in the EUI Management Committee.

Roadmap & Strategy

• Co-develop and implement the EUI IT strategy.
• Drive innovation and transformation across multiple locations.
• Deliver change initiatives on time and within budget.
• Manage risk, dependencies, and change control.

Team Leadership

• Lead the GBS UK Tribe and its leadership team.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Support career development and talent recognition.
• Enhance workforce capability through training and recruitment.

Strategic Contribution

• Shape the direction of the GBS Division.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across the wider IT organisation.

STRATEGIC CHALLENGES (Next 24–36 Months)

• Deliver IT services across London, Krakow, India, and other locations.
• Promote innovation and cost efficiency.
• Engage with the EUI Board, regulators, and senior clients.
• Ensure staffing and training for a 200-strong team.

YOUR PROFILE

Experience & Ambition

• 15+ years in senior IT leadership and transformation roles.
• Proven success in global, multicultural environments.
• Skilled in engaging and influencing C-suite executives.
• Ambition to grow into broader leadership roles.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Long-term vision, prioritisation, and creativity. Strong grasp of market and technology trends, including FMI.
• Change Leadership: Drives transformation, raises performance standards. Experienced in cloud-native delivery, outsourcing, and fintech collaboration. Exposure to AI is a plus.
• Industry & Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of post-trade securities. Skilled in cloud-ready, service-oriented, and event-driven architectures.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Managing Complexity: Thrives in complex, multicultural environments. Adapts confidently to change and ambiguity.
• Collaborative Influence: Builds trust and alignment across diverse teams. Operates effectively in matrix and open-book models.
• Visionary Leadership: Inspires teams through change with creativity and conviction. Recognised as an empowering and inclusive leader.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Champions fairness and equal opportunity. Acts as an ally, mentor, and advocate for D&I.
• Gravitas: Emotionally intelligent and self-aware. Handles conflict with authenticity and a constructive mindset.

Languages

• Fluent in English; French is an asset.

ABOUT US

Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.

What We Offer

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries.
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment.
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

New ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office and also benefit from remote working.

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.

About The Team

The Group Business Solutions (GBS) division ensures the competitiveness of Euroclear by delivering reliable and sustainable IT solutions for the financial securities markets. Our technical teams deliver new IT solutions and improve existing applications for both our internal and external clients. We deploy changes into the production environment in a controlled and structured way that doesn't compromise production stability and we ensure applicative production support.