Director, Business Transformation

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  • New York City, NY
  • $150,000-165,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Company DescriptionCurinos empowers financial institutions to make better, faster and more profitable decisions through industry-leading proprietary data, technologies and insights. With decades-long expertise in the financial services industry and a relentless focus on the future, Curinos technology and analytics ecosystem allows clients to anticipate customer needs and optimize their go-to market decisions in an increasingly competitive market.Curinos operates under a hybrid modality. We have offices in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Toronto and London. Our preference for this role would be someone local or commutable to the New York City office.Job DescriptionCurinos is seeking a high-performing Director, Business Transformation to be a force multiplier for enterprise transformation. This strategic and execution-focused leader will drive our most critical cross-functional initiatives-including Curinos' firmwide Value Creation Plan (VCP) - ensuring they deliver measurable and sustainable business impact.Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, this high-visibility role engages directly with the SVP of Strategy & Transformation, CEO, and executive team to manage transformation cadence, align stakeholders, and convert strategy into results.
  • Program Lead for Value Creation Plan (VCP): Drive execution of enterprise priorities by managing initiatives across product, revenue, client delivery, and operations
  • Enterprise PMO Partner: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of cross-functional programs-from chartering through benefit realization-ensuring alignment with strategic goals
  • Transformation Governance: Run weekly initiative reviews and monthly executive updates; track RAG status, risks, interdependencies, and execution gaps
  • Strategic Stakeholder Alignment: Serve as the connective tissue across functional leaders to align priorities, unblock dependencies, and maintain execution momentum
  • Execution Discipline: Own and maintain enterprise initiative trackers, OKRs, and transformation dashboards to monitor progress and accountability
  • Leadership-Ready Storytelling: Translate program outcomes into clear, compelling narratives for executive and investor audiences
Qualifications
  • 7-10+ years of experience leading strategic initiatives or enterprise programs in cross-functional or matrixed environments
  • Proven success managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, connecting detailed execution to broader business goals
  • Exceptional program management skills, with fluency in project/program methodologies
  • Experience running transformation governance (e.g., initiative reviews, executive updates, dashboards)
  • Adept at identifying interdependencies, managing upstream/downstream impacts, and driving proactive mitigation
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including executive presentations and business storytelling
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and skilled at creating structure and clarity in fast-paced environments
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • PMP certification strongly preferred
Compensation: $150,000-$165,000 base (bonus eligible)Additional InformationWhy work at Curinos?
  • Competitive benefits, including a range of Financial, Health and Lifestyle benefits to choose from
  • Flexible working options, including home working, flexible hours and part time options, depending on the role requirements - please ask!
  • Competitive annual leave, floating holidays, volunteering days and a day off for your birthday!
  • Learning and development tools to assist with your career development
  • Work with industry leading Subject Matter Experts and specialist products
  • Regular social events and networking opportunities
  • Collaborative, supportive culture, including an active DE&I program
  • Employee Assistance Program which provides expert third-party advice on wellbeing, relationships, legal and financial matters, as well as access to counselling services
Applying:We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't meet all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have relevant skills or experience, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats, special requirements to access our buildings or adjusted interview formats please contact us at and we'll do everything we can to help.Inclusivity at Curinos:We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Curinos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

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