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Jemma Hakobyan

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Head of Information Technology, Australia at Clearstream
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Jemma is a commercially minded technology executive with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. As the Head of Information Technology for Australia at Clearstream, she leads complex transformation initiatives. She holds a PhD from Yerevan State University and a post-graduate Diploma of Management.

Outside of her direct role, Jemma is an active participant in industry discussions, attending roundtables on topics like IT modernization, AI security, and financial regulations. She is a thought leader who values integrity and continuous learning, often sharing insights on effective leadership with her network.

She was a finalist for the Finance Technology Leader of the Year in the 2025 iTnews Benchmark Awards, recognizing her significant contributions.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Head of Information Technology, Australia
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Technology Transformation
Her career is defined by leading multi-skilled teams to deliver complex transformation initiatives within highly regulated financial organizations.
Financial Services Tech
Has over two decades of experience leading technology strategy and teams for major financial institutions like Clearstream, Citi, and BNY Mellon.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Head of Information Technology, Australia
Clearstream
10-2021 - 10-2023
Head of Markets and Securities Services Technology (SVP), Australia and NZ
Citi
8-2021 - 10-2021
Head of Technology, Finance and Divisional Solutions
UNSW
10-2019 - 7-2021
Group Manager, Head of Business Solutions and Project Delivery (VP)
BNY Mellon | Pershing
4-2019 - 9-2019
Technology Delivery Manger, Lynx Program
TAL Australia
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Education
2014 - 2015
Post-graduate Diploma of Management
Macquarie Business School
PhD
Yerevan State University
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