Onsite Head of Markets EMEA, EVP

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About the role

  • Head of Markets EMEA responsible for business strategy and oversight of all Markets businesses in the region. Leading client relationships and governance across UK, EU, and Middle Eastern Markets.

Responsibilities

  • Develop business strategy in the region in conjunction with global business leads, as well as execute and oversee the governance for the EMEA Markets franchise.
  • Drive regional business plans, budgets, and growth initiatives aligned with global Markets business priorities.
  • Provide full executive oversight of the UK and EU Markets franchises, ensuring strong governance, commercial alignment, and regulatory engagement across both regions.
  • Grow and deepen State Street’s Markets franchise in the Middle East, accelerating commercial expansion, strengthening client relationships, and advancing regional strategic initiatives.
  • Oversee compliant, efficient, and resilient operating frameworks across all EMEA Markets entities.
  • Build and manage senior‑level relationships with regulators, boards, clients, and internal committees.
  • Ensure strong commercial outcomes through business development, client strategy, and revenue growth.
  • Champion a culture of accountability, conduct excellence, and operational transparency.
  • Lead senior leadership teams, ensuring effective talent development, succession, and organizational readiness.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in Global Markets, banking, or financial services leadership
  • Significant senior regional management positions within a regulated global financial institution
  • Deep working knowledge of EMEA regulatory frameworks and legal entity governance
  • Proven track record interacting directly with the regulators
  • Proven track record of internal stakeholder management required within a global organisation aligned by product & region
  • Demonstrable experience of hands-on program management and large-scale change initiatives including, but not limited to, regulatory change
  • Deep understanding of Global Markets operations, both on- and off-shore
  • Proven track record in constructive staff management inclusive of employee development/ career coaching
  • Knowledge of the EMEA regulatory landscapes and impact on governance of global markets products

Benefits

  • Inclusive development opportunities
  • Flexible work-life support
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Vibrant employee networks

Job title

Head of Markets EMEA, EVP

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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