Head Business Development

Head Business Development

Zurich | Working from home up to 40% possible | Reference 7541

Do you want to shape the future of capital markets? We seek a Head Strategy & Business Development to join our Exchanges team in Zurich, responsible for driving strategic initiatives, expanding business opportunities, and fostering innovation. Be part of a team that values collaboration and long‑term success.

• Drive strategic roadmap development and implementation aligned with corporate goals and shareholder expectations.
• Identify market trends and growth opportunities through comprehensive analysis and strategic foresight.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable measures with clear KPIs and performance outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with corporates, trading participants, and institutional investors to support growth.
• Lead initiatives for new market segments, ESG products, and digital transformation to enhance competitiveness.

• University degree in business, finance, or economics and 10–15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in corporate strategy and business development within capital markets or financial institutions.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with ability to influence at executive level and across functions.
• High analytical capability and strategic vision combined with a results‑oriented mindset and innovation focus.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in German, French, and/or Spanish is a strong advantage.

If you have any questions,
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For this vacancy we only accept direct applications.

Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.

Flexible Work Models We trust our employees and offer a work environment that is well‑balanced, productive and fosters success.

Personal Development You will benefit from a culture of continuous learning and feedback. Your personal growth is supported through an extensive learning offering.

Agile Working Methods Whether through scrum or design thinking, we solve exciting tasks together in teams.