Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?
Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
The Chief Client Office (CCO) is focused on providing a consistent Client Experience across all business lines and geographies, enabling enhanced Client Satisfaction, Revenue Growth and Business Line Success. The CCO function includes Sales, Partners, Relationship Management, Integration, Marketing & Communications and Sales Analytics & Operations.
Pay And Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
- Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
- Pension / Retirement benefits
- Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
- DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
The Impact You Will Have In This Role
Strategy & Enablement, within the Enterprise Transformation organization, sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, leading the development of enterprise strategy and translating strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes. The function connects strategic planning, program and initiative design, strategic roadmaps, decision-making frameworks, and value realization to translate strategic objectives into disciplined execution and measurable business outcomes. Through this work, the team drives organizational alignment, strengthens accountability, and enables informed decision-making to deliver strategic outcomes and long-term enterprise value.
As a Strategy & Enablement Director, you will play a key role in shaping the enterprise's future direction while partnering with senior leaders across business, technology, and functional teams to advance the organization's most important strategic priorities. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and enterprise influence to drive execution, strengthen alignment and accountability, and deliver measurable business value.
Success in this role requires a strategic mindset, sound business judgment, and strong analytical capabilities, along with the ability to translate complex objectives into practical plans that drive measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who excels at influencing within a matrixed environment, navigating ambiguity, and building alignment among senior stakeholders to advance enterprise objectives and long-term value creation.
Your Primary Responsibilities
The Strategy & Enablement Director serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, leading the development of enterprise strategy and translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, organizational alignment, and measurable outcomes. The Director also provides leadership and development for a team of strategy professionals, fostering a high-performance culture, building organizational capabilities, and enabling the successful execution of enterprise priorities.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of strategy and enablement professionals, providing direction, mentorship, performance management, and growth opportunities while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Lead and support the development, refinement, and communication of enterprise strategy, ensuring alignment between long-term objectives, business priorities, and execution plans.
- Monitor market, industry, and competitive developments to ensure strategies and plans remain aligned with evolving conditions and emerging opportunities.
- Identify, assess, and advance Horizon 2 and Horizon 3 opportunities that support long-term growth, innovation, and strategic differentiation.
- Conduct internal and external analyses to identify execution optimization opportunities and improve organizational effectiveness.
- Lead the development of execution approaches, roadmaps, and plans that translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes.
- Translate enterprise strategic objectives into actionable business and technology initiatives, roadmaps, and execution plans.
- Design and enable strategic programs and initiatives that maximize value realization and business impact.
- Establish governance frameworks, decision-making processes, and performance metrics to guide execution and drive accountability.
- Ensure clear ownership, alignment, and accountability across strategic roadmap and execution plans.
- Partner with stakeholders to develop operational and client-facing change strategies that build required capabilities and support adoption.
- Mitigates risk by following established procedures, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, business transformation, management consulting, or enterprise execution, including experience influencing senior executives and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience leading and developing teams, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise developing enterprise and business strategies and translating strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, initiatives, and measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrated expertise developing executive-level materials, strategic narratives, and recommendations for senior leadership and board audiences.
- Advanced analytical skills, including data analysis, data visualization, problem-solving, and logical storyboarding.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Talents Needed For Success
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect enterprise priorities, market dynamics, and business outcomes.
- Awareness of industry, client, market, and technology trends, with the ability to incorporate external insights into strategic planning and decision-making.
- Strong enterprise orientation, with the ability to connect strategic priorities, initiatives, and performance outcomes across business and functional teams.
- Executive presence and sound judgment, with the ability to influence decision-making, build alignment, and effectively engage senior stakeholders.
- Proven people leadership capabilities, with a track record of building high-performing teams, developing talent, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to lead through influence in a highly matrixed environment, building trusted relationships and driving cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience establishing governance, decision-making frameworks, and accountability mechanisms that support effective execution and value realization.
- Exceptional analytical capabilities, including the ability to synthesize complex information, identify actionable insights, and develop data-driven recommendations.
- Advanced ability to analyze and validate data, challenge assumptions, and transform management information into accurate, actionable insights that support executive decision-making.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and tailor communications for executive and board-level audiences.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and maintain momentum while leading complex strategic initiatives.
- Continuous improvement mindset, with a proactive and resourceful approach to identifying opportunities, solving problems, and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
