Job Description

Build the future of financial markets. Build yours.

Ready to make a real impact in the financial industry? At Deutsche Börse Group, we'll empower you to grow your career in a supportive and inclusive environment. With our unique business model, driven by 15,000 colleagues around the globe, we actively shape the future of financial markets. Join our One Global Team!

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Who we are

Deutsche Börse Group is one of the world’s leading exchange organisations and an innovative market infrastructure provider. With our products and services, we ensure that capital markets are fair, transparent, reliable, and stable. Together, we develop state-of-the-art IT solutions and offer our IT systems all over the world.


Within the Deutsche Börse Group, Eurex stands for the leading European derivatives exchange and – with Eurex Clearing – for one of the leading central counterparties globally.


Frankfurt am Main

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work

As Director/Head of Strategy - Eurex, you will lead the strategy team for one of the world’s leading derivatives exchanges, taking ownership of strategy analysis, development and coordination. You will execute key strategic initiatives and ensure alignment and collaboration with other businesses in Trading & Clearing and Deutsche Börse Group. In this role, you will report to the CEO of Eurex Frankfurt AG and work closely with the Eurex Executive Board as well as senior decision-makers. You will act as a strategic advisor and operational enabler. The objective is to structurally continue Eurex’ growth story and keep the organization aligned on this journey.

Your responsibilities

You are part of the Eurex Leadership team and responsible for the development of Eurex´s long-term strategic goals in close collaboration with the Eurex CEO and the Trading & Clearing strategy teams and translate these into actionable plans and milestones across business units You act as a key advisor and sparring partner to Eurex’s CEO, supporting strategic decision-making and priority setting You conduct in-depth market, competitor and trend analyses to identify and prioritize strategic opportunities, risks, and areas for innovation You prepare high-impact presentations and strategic briefings for senior stakeholders, ensuring clarity and consistency in messaging You lead strategic initiatives focused on long-term growth, including inorganic opportunities and partnerships You manage cross-functional projects requiring executive attention and alignment across Deutsche Börse Group You organize strategic workshops, leadership offsites, and cross-segment forums to drive alignment and innovation You serve as a strategic liaison between the executive board and the wider organization, ensuring alignment and shared vision

Your profile

You have proven experience in strategic leadership roles, ideally within financial services, capital markets, or (in-house) consulting for M&A strategy, along with an academic degree in a relevant field You possess strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear strategic insights, enabling data-driven decision-making You have a solid understanding of capital markets and business fundamentals, both theoretical and practical, with a proven track record of successful project execution You are a strategic thinker with a track record of shaping long-term business direction, identifying growth opportunities, and mitigating risks You have demonstrated the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives globally, ensuring alignment with organizational goals You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at board level and presenting complex strategies in a clear and compelling manner You exhibit an inclusive leadership style with a commitment to diversity and international team collaboration, fostering a positive and innovative work environment

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

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We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.

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