Head of Securities Trade Processing

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:
•    Commercial Franchise Development: 
o    Assume commercial ownership and drive the development of the Securities franchise within TP, collaborating with the Head of TP to refine and execute a strategy that reinforces OSTTRA’s market position and maximizes revenue growth.
•    Market and Competitive Analysis: 
o    Maintain comprehensive awareness of market trends, competitive positioning, and industry developments to identify business opportunities and inform the commercial Securities strategy.
•    Strategic Decision-Making: 
o    Make informed and decisive strategic decisions to support the Securities strategy and expand OSTTRA post-trade market presence.
•    Inorganic Growth Initiatives: 
o    Assist in identifying and evaluating potential strategic partnerships, collaborations, and acquisition opportunities, working with senior stakeholders to develop and cultivate relevant relationships.
•    Cross-Functional Collaboration: 
o    Collaborate closely with all horizontal teams to align commercial strategies with broader organizational objectives.

Special Job Requirements
•    Extensive travel will be required to represent Osttra at key industry conferences, high-level client meetings, and strategic team engagements globally. This travel is essential for cultivating and maintaining critical client relationships, establishing Osttra as a thought leader, and driving strategic partnerships. The incumbent will be expected to leverage these engagements to gather market intelligence, identify emerging trends, and influence industry direction.
•    A high degree of flexibility and commitment, extending beyond standard professional business hours. The incumbent must be prepared to accommodate project deadlines, stakeholder meetings across multiple time zones, and urgent strategic initiatives. The role requires a proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to prioritize and manage complex demands while maintaining a high level of performance.
 

About OSTTRA

Candidates should note that OSTTRA is an independent firm, jointly owned by S&P Global and CME Group.  As part of the joint venture, S&P Global provides recruitment services to OSTTRA - however, successful candidates will be interviewed and directly employed by OSTTRA, joining our global team of more than 1,200 post trade experts.

OSTTRA was formed in 2021 through the combination of four businesses that have been at the heart of post trade evolution and innovation for the last 20+ years:  MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset.  OSTTRA is a joint venture, owned 50/50 by S&P Global and CME Group.

 With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end to end workflows - from trade capture at the point of execution, through portfolio optimization, to clearing and settlement.

Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology, playing a central role in supporting global financial markets. 

Learn more at www.osttra.com.

What’s In It For You?

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

 

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
US Candidates Only:  The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.  Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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