Chief Capital Markets Officer
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Chief Capital Markets Officer
We are working on a confidential search for a senior executive to lead and transform a Capital Markets platform within a high-profile, fast-growing financial services group in the region.
This is a board-facing, strategic leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape market infrastructure, drive product innovation, and position the organisation as a leading capital markets hub both regionally and internationally.
The Opportunity
As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will be responsible for defining and executing the group’s capital markets strategy, driving growth across product, client coverage, and market participation.
You will play a central role in enhancing market competitiveness, expanding international reach, and delivering innovative capital markets solutions across asset classes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the Capital Markets strategy, aligned with overall group objectives
- Drive market expansion and internationalisation, attracting new issuers, investors, and intermediaries
- Oversee product development across equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments
- Enhance market infrastructure, trading platforms, and data services to support growth and liquidity
- Build and maintain relationships with regulators, government entities, institutional investors, and market participants
- Provide leadership across sales, relationship management, and product teams to drive revenue and client engagement
- Monitor market trends, liquidity dynamics, and regulatory developments to identify growth opportunities
- Establish best-in-class risk management, governance, and operational frameworks
- Lead organisational development, including team structure, performance management, and talent strategy
Candidate Profile
- 15+ years’ experience within capital markets, exchanges, investment banking, or financial market infrastructure
- Proven leadership experience in senior / executive roles with strategic accountability
- Deep understanding of market microstructure, trading ecosystems, and capital markets products
- Strong track record in driving growth, product innovation, and market development initiatives
- Experience engaging with regulators and shaping market frameworks
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or professional certifications (CFA/FRM/CPA) preferred
- Why This Role?
- Rare opportunity to build and scale a capital markets ecosystem at a strategic level
- Significant exposure to government stakeholders and international investors
- Ability to shape market structure, product innovation, and long-term growth strategy
- High-impact leadership position within a rapidly evolving financial hub
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