business transformation specialist

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established FinTech company, Great Place to Work® certified, where finance, innovation, and strategy intersect to ensure the smooth operation of the Greek capital market. Within this dynamic environment, the CEO's/Transformation Office serves as the hub for driving the Group's business transformation, leading innovative initiatives, and ensuring their integration across all operational areas to support the company's evolution and growth objectives.

We are seeking a Business Transformation Specialist to support our executive team in this pivotal role, driving business and operational transformation and evolution. The position offers direct exposure to the C-suite while executing strategic initiatives and delivering operational excellence across key stakeholder groups.

The role will report to the Chief of Staff and the head of the CEO's/Transformation Office.

Key Accountabilities

As a member of the Office team, the Business Transformation Specialist will:

• Work jointly with internal and external stakeholders for the achievement of strategic goals, through the high-level governance, coordination, and monitoring of key initiatives and projects, and their successful and timely delivery, as well as the efficient allocation of resources

• Serve as a point of contact, ensuring alignment of corporate objectives across business units and fostering enterprise-wide commitment to initiatives

• Drive or implement innovation-promoting projects that enhance operational capabilities, establish competitive advantages, and promote continuous improvement in culture

• Develop strategic partnerships with technology providers and innovators to accelerate digital transformation and enhance competitiveness

• Conduct comprehensive research on market trends, emerging technologies, peers, ecosystem dynamics, and industry benchmarks

• Update the CEO on the level of achievement of all critical goals and escalate potential issues and risks impeding seamless realization and timely resolution

• Assist the Executive Team with tasks tied to developing and executing strategic plans

• Support the Executive Team in preparing and presenting high-impact Board presentations

Knowledge and experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, digital transformation, or corporate law, with a Master's degree preferred

• 2-5 years of experience in project coordination, strategy support, or business analysis roles with progressive responsibilities

• Proven ability to assist in preparing materials for executive meetings and Board presentations

• Solid understanding of corporate governance frameworks

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in corporate environments

• Prior interaction with C-Suite Executives will be considered a plus

Skills & Competences

• Excellent Greek and English (C2 level or above) communication skills for presentations, stakeholder engagement, and professional documentation

• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and timely delivery of strategic initiatives

• Critical and innovative thinking with creative problem-solving capabilities to address complex business challenges

• Advanced analytical capabilities with demonstrated ability to work independently on complex organizational initiatives

• Effective collaborative approach with proven teamwork abilities across different organizational levels

• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining composure and meeting critical deadlines

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and reliability in all deliverables

• Fulfilled military obligations (for men)

What we offer

At Athens Exchange Group, we highly value our employees and provide them with a work environment that fosters creativity and personal growth. Our compensation and benefits scheme is designed to support our employees and their families, and it includes:

• Hybrid working model

• Competitive base salary

• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance

• Retirement savings plan, according to company policy

• Private health & life insurance with free inclusion of family members

• Family benefits (Kindergarten and summer camp allowance, Christmas gifts, increased parental leave, etc.)

• Subsidized meals in the company restaurant

• Access to online training platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, Pluralsight & continuous learning opportunities

• 24/7 employee assistance program

• Participation in company sports activities (e.g., soccer, basketball, beach volleyball, pilates)

ATHEXGROUP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, nationality or origin, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.