Global Head of Business Change

About Marex Marex Group plc is a diversified global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in the energy, commodities and financial markets. It listed on Nasdaq Global Select Market in April 2024. With more than 35 offices across Europe, the US and APAC, it offers unique access across markets with a significant global share on and off exchange. Its depth of knowledge among teams and divisions gives customers a clear advantage, while technology‑led service provides access to all major exchanges, order‑flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award‑winning data, insights and analytics. For more information visit www.marex.com. Role Summary The Global Head of Business Change is a leadership role responsible for driving and overseeing the firm‑wide Change Approval Process at Marex and for the day‑to‑day management of the Change Approval Team. The role partners with Business and Control & Support functions to ensure all change requests are effectively raised, thoroughly assessed, risk‑evaluated, governed, and approved in alignment with Marex’s strategic goals and regulatory standards. A key part involves supporting the Business Change Approval Committee (BCAC) to keep changes approved with minimal delays, coordinating with relevant Approving Bodies when BCAC is not required. This role also enforces the Change Policy and provides guidance on the change request process, enabling effective change delivery by embedding robust approval mechanisms and supporting mobilisation of initiatives across the organisation. Responsibilities Lead and oversee the Business Change Approval Process, ensuring all change requests are properly raised, assessed, and routed through the correct governance forums (e.g., BCAC) and assess relevance, urgency, and feasibility. Critically challenge business cases to ensure they are robust, evidence‑based, and clearly articulate value, including strategic alignment and financial justification. Act as a strategic partner to the business, providing guidance that helps shape and strengthen business cases. Offer formal recommendations on appropriate governance requirements for each change request based on complexity, effort, risk profile, etc., and identify departmental impacts before submission for strategic approval. Support facilitation of the Business Change Approval Committee meeting, providing governance direction and ensuring effective stakeholder participation. Lead and oversee the Change Approval Team, ensuring coordination, performance, and continuous development; serve as escalation point for the Change Approval Manager. Support C&S functions by providing prioritised focus lists to inform resource allocation and delivery sequencing. Ensure compliance with Marex’s Change Policy and Framework, maintaining documentation for assurance requirements. Ensure compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the FCA and adhere to the operational risk framework. Model the highest level of integrity and conduct, reflecting Company Values and complying with the FCA’s Code of Conduct. Report breaches of policy to Compliance or supervisor and immediately elevate risk events; provide input to risk management processes. Skills And Experience Experience in change management methodologies and frameworks. Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment to oversee the change approval process. Strong financial acumen, including cost‑benefit analysis and business case development. Industry knowledge of the financial services sector, particularly within the business that Marex operates. Organisation knowledge (preferred) – insight into Marex’s structure and strategic priorities to align change initiatives. Competencies Strategic and commercial mindset, with sound judgment. Exhibits strong leadership skills and consistently demonstrates expected behaviours. Demonstrates curiosity and resilience in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting. Comfortable taking high levels of responsibility in high‑volume environments. Collaborative team player – approachable, self‑sufficient, and able to foster a positive work environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels. Conduct Rules Act with integrity. Act with due skill, care and diligence. Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators. Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly. Observe proper standards of market conduct. Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers. Company Values Respect – Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service as the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly. Integrity – Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do – our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves. Collaborative – We work in teams – open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do. Developing our People – Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to “grow our own” and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers. Adaptable and Nimble – Our size and flexibility is an advantage. We are big enough to support our client’s various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non‑bureaucratic, but well‑controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction. Marex is fully committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the company. Seniority Level Executive Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr