Head of Section - Liquidity Management & Finance Data IT

We are seeking a visionary and highly seasoned IT executive to lead the Liquidity Management & Finance Data IT section. This is a critical leadership role with end-to-end accountability for the technology strategy, delivery, and 24/7 operational integrity of the systems that underpin our global Treasury and Corporate Finance functions. You will be responsible for shaping the future of our Treasury IT landscape-covering front, middle, and back-office processes-and ensuring the quality and availability of Finance Data IT across the group. As a key member of the Corporate Services IT leadership team, you will act as a strategic partner to senior business executives, translating their objectives into a forward-looking technology roadmap. You will lead a multi-layered, international organization with teams located in Europe and Asia, driving a significant transformational agenda.

Your Responsibilities Executive Partnership & Strategy: Act as the primary IT partner and trusted advisor to the heads of Group Treasury, Corporate Finance, Corporate Services IT, and other senior C-level stakeholders. Define and execute a multi-year technology and data roadmap that aligns with the Group's Finance & Accounting Strategy, regulatory demands, and business transformation goals. Organizational Leadership & Transformation: Lead, mentor, and develop a global organization with 2 teams and 20+ functional and technical specialists. Drive a strategic transformation of the section's operating model, which includes internalizing critical capabilities from external providers to build sustainable, in-house expertise. Design and implement a global location strategy to strengthen our delivery hubs in Europe and Asia, optimizing for talent, time-zone coverage, and operational resilience. Peer Collaboration & Delivery Ownership: Work in close partnership with your peer, the Head of Section for Finance IT (Accounting, Controlling, Tax), to ensure a seamless and integrated IT landscape across all of Corporate Finance. Oversee a complex portfolio of transformation programs, including system modernizations in the Treasury space and the evolution of our core finance data platforms (e.g., SAP MDG). Operational Excellence & Risk Management: Guarantee the stability, security, and compliance of all systems within your remit, ensuring readiness for internal and external audits. Uphold stringent operational standards required for critical 24/7 Treasury processes in a global banking and exchange environment. Strategic Alignment on Data: Ensure that all finance and liquidity data solutions adhere to the highest standards of quality and integrity, while collaborating with the corporate data governance organization to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide data mesh principles and cataloguing strategies. Fiscal & Vendor Management: Assume full budgetary responsibility (CapEx/OpEx) for the section. Lead strategic vendor negotiations and sourcing decisions to build effective long-term partnerships.

Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, Executive Experience: 15+ years of distinguished experience in senior IT leadership roles that cover both functional and technical understanding, ideally with a proven background in the financial services industry (banking, capital markets, or exchange). Deep Domain Expertise: Expert-level understanding of Treasury IT systems and processes (front, middle, back-office), including liquidity management, risk, and payments. Deep familiarity with Finance IT architectures, ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA), and modern data platforms. Transformational Leadership: A demonstrable track record of leading large-scale organizational and technology transformations, including successful in-sourcing initiatives and the development of global delivery models. Proven ability to lead and develop senior managers, influence executive stakeholders, and operate with confidence and credibility at the C-level. Proven track record of AI & Data transformation, with an AI-first strategy; Strategic & Collaborative Mindset: A strategic visionary with the ability to build consensus and drive change in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. A collaborative leader who thrives on building strong partnerships with peers and business counterparts to achieve shared objectives. Professional Background: Experience may include senior roles in Corporate IT, Treasury IT, or top-tier consulting, combined with a strong history of execution in industry leadership positions.

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• Food provided
• Life insurance
• Free parking
• Pension plan
• Flexible schedule

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 16,000 colleagues around the globe, we actively shape the future of financial markets. Join our One Global Team!, 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. Play a key role in our mission: to create trust in the markets of today and tomorrow.