Executive Director

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're 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.

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:

Marketing and Communications shapes and promotes DTCC’s brand, messaging and public image across all channels. This team develops and executes strategic marketing campaigns, manages internal and external communications, oversees media relations, and creates content that engages target audiences. Through digital marketing, advertising, public relations, social media, and events, the department works to drive awareness, attract and retain customers or stakeholders, and support overall business goals.

As we elevate our brand to reflect our vision of becoming the most influential, strategic tech focused partner in global financial markets, we are seeking a bold and visionary brand strategist to shape and drive the company’s brand narrative across all touchpoints. The Executive Director, Brand Strategy will lead the development and execution of an integrated brand strategy that elevates brand equity, deepens customer loyalty, and fuels business growth. With a keen understanding of market dynamics, customer insights, and competitive positioning, the Brand Strategy Lead will partner closely with leadership to ensure a unified and differentiated brand experience across global markets. 

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead brand strategy – Define and execute a cohesive brand strategy that aligns with company vision, drives differentiation in the market, and supports long term business growth.
• Oversee Brand Architecture and Positioning – Lead the development and evolution of brand architecture, positioning, and messaging frameworks grounded in our core brand pillars. Ensure these frameworks provide clear, differentiated narratives that resonate with key audiences
• Drive Brand Content Strategy aligned to Brand Pillars – Define and lead a content strategy that brings our brand pillars to life through compelling consistent storytelling. Ensure all content reinforces our strategic positioning and builds emotional connection across channels.
• Lead and Elevate the Creative Design and Animation Team – Inspire, manage and grow a multidisciplinary in-house creative team including brand designers, motion graphics artists and animators to deliver high-impact, visually compelling brand experiences. 
• Champion Brand Governance and Consistency – Establish and maintain brand standards and ensure guidelines to ensure a unified and consistent brand presence across all touchpoints, internally and externally.
• Leverage Insights to Inform Strategy – Use client insights, market research, and competitive intelligence to inform brand direction, shape messaging, and uncover opportunities for differentiation. 
• Measure Brand Health and Performance – Define and track key metrics, monitor brand perception and engagement, and optimize initiatives based on data-driven insights.
• Fosters a risk management culture through implementation and demonstration of processes and procedures which identify and mitigate risk. 

**NOTE:  The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of brand strategy experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role driving brand positioning and across a complex organization
• Bachelor's degree preferred with master’s or equivalent experience