Payments & Market Infrastructure
Where financial services and technology meet is a dynamic, high-growth space requiring world-class leadership.
The payments ecosystem is expanding with a diverse range of players—from established firms to disruptors—focused on profitable growth and customer-driven innovation. In some subsectors, disruptive companies seek leaders with the experience to scale responsibly, while traditional financial institutions need fresh leadership to adapt to an AI-driven, digital world.
On the market infrastructure side, exchanges and data firms must rethink strategies and operations to thrive in the Digital Era, driving consolidation and ambitious ESG goals. This transformation demands top-tier talent capable of leading market and platform-based businesses.
Heidrick & Struggles offers 70+ years of experience in leadership-talent solutions across payments and market infrastructure. We work with major financial institutions, payments providers, and disruptors, filling key roles globally. Leveraging our relationships and proprietary tools, we identify the best leaders to drive transformative change.