Director of Innovation & New Business - European Market Infrastructure
$143,000–$165,000 year
On-site · Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job Summary
Director of Innovation & New Business leading the growth engine for European market infrastructure. Responsible for defining and executing a forward-looking innovation and new business strategy, identifying emerging opportunities, and developing revenue streams and strategic partnerships. Leads a cross-functional team across business development, strategic analysis, and account management; bridges commercial objectives with technology capabilities, championing cloud adoption, DevOps, and digital transformation. Navigates regulatory dynamics across Europe, shapes executive-level recommendations, and supports M&A activity. Builds strategic partnerships, leverages executive engagement with the CEO and board, and fosters a modern, agile leadership culture. Requires senior leadership experience in financial services/market infrastructure or fintech, track record of delivering complex strategic initiatives, and strong communication at C-suite/board level.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in a senior business development, strategy, or innovation leadership role
- Experience in European market infrastructure, financial services, fintech, or related sector
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex multi-stakeholder commercial strategies in regulated environments
- Strong understanding of European market infrastructure
- Experience leading and growing small teams with high impact
- Track record of identifying and securing new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, or market-entry strategies
- Familiarity with cloud, DevOps, and digital transformation programs with ability to translate technology into business value
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills; able to operate at C-suite and board level
- Fluent in English
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree (preferred)
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