We are looking for an experienced and visionary professional to join as Head of Product Management (Risk, Finance & Compliance), taking strategic responsibility for a newly established Product Management division within a leading Swiss banking environment.
In this key leadership position, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, development and management of the product portfolio across Risk, Finance and Compliance. You will act as a central interface between business functions, IT and Senior Management, ensuring that business requirements are translated into effective, sustainable and customer-oriented solutions.
The position combines strategic product management, leadership, digital transformation and stakeholder management, with a clear focus on measurable business value and the continuous development of end-to-end processes across the organisation.
Workload: 80–100%
Your Responsibilities
Take end-to-end responsibility for the Product Management division covering Risk, Finance & Compliance
Define and implement the strategic vision, product portfolio and roadmap for the relevant business areas
Develop customer-oriented solutions aligned with the needs of Business Owners and specialist departments
Manage the implementation and continuous development of products within the Agile Release Train
Lead and develop the Product Management team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and customer focus
Act as the central interface between Risk, Finance, Compliance, IT, Business Owners and other relevant stakeholders
Ensure that business requirements are translated into effective and sustainable IT solutions
Further develop and digitalise end-to-end business processes across applications, processes and channels
Ensure a measurable contribution of the product division to the organisation's strategic objectives, particularly in the areas of growth, efficiency and customer satisfaction
Lead and support transformation initiatives across Risk, Finance and Compliance
Manage complex stakeholder environments and align strategic priorities with implementation and IT delivery
Ensure that processes and solutions comply with regulatory and compliance requirements
Work closely with Senior Management and relevant internal and external stakeholders
Monitor performance, priorities and value contribution across the product portfolio
Identify opportunities for innovation, process optimisation and further development of the product landscape
Your Profile
Several years of professional experience in a leadership position within the financial services or banking industry
Strong understanding of Risk, Finance and Compliance processes within a banking environment
Proven experience in product management, product strategy and/or business transformation
Excellent understanding of end-to-end processes and value creation within the financial services sector
Experience leading and developing teams and managing complex organisational structures
Proven track record in transformation projects, as well as experience with agile methodologies and modern organisational structures
Strong understanding of IT and technological interdependencies, with the ability to bridge the gap between business and IT
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly when working with Senior Management
Entrepreneurial mindset combined with a pragmatic, decisive and results-oriented approach
Ability to set clear priorities and successfully drive strategic initiatives through to implementation
Strong analytical and conceptual skills combined with a hands-on execution mindset
University degree in Business Administration, Banking, Business Information Systems or a comparable field
Very good written and spoken German and English
What We Offer
A strategic leadership position with comprehensive responsibility for an entire Product Management division
The opportunity to actively shape a newly established Product Management organisation covering Risk, Finance & Compliance
Significant influence on the bank's digital transformation and future product landscape
A high degree of autonomy and entrepreneurial responsibility
Close collaboration with Senior Management, business functions and IT
A modern, agile and customer-oriented working environment
A flexible hybrid working model with home-office options
Attractive opportunities for professional development and career progression into leadership roles
A stable and future-oriented environment within an established Swiss financial institution
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