Head of Section - Liquidity Management & Finance Data IT

About the Position

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a leading global financial services group
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

About the Company

Deutsche Börse Group is a leading global financial services provider, offering a wide range of products and services to the financial industry. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and sustainability, driving the future of finance.