Head of Product Management & Transformation (Risk, Finance & Compliance)

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

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Take end-to-end responsibility for the Product Management division covering Risk, Finance & Compliance

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Define and implement the strategic vision, product portfolio and roadmap for the relevant business areas

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Develop customer-oriented solutions aligned with the needs of Business Owners and specialist departments

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Manage the implementation and continuous development of products within the Agile Release Train

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Lead and develop the Product Management team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and customer focus

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Act as the central interface between Risk, Finance, Compliance, IT, Business Owners and other relevant stakeholders

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Ensure that business requirements are translated into effective and sustainable IT solutions

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Further develop and digitalise end-to-end business processes across applications, processes and channels

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Ensure a measurable contribution of the product division to the organisation's strategic objectives, particularly in the areas of growth, efficiency and customer satisfaction

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Lead and support transformation initiatives across Risk, Finance and Compliance

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Manage complex stakeholder environments and align strategic priorities with implementation and IT delivery

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Ensure that processes and solutions comply with regulatory and compliance requirements

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Work closely with Senior Management and relevant internal and external stakeholders

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Monitor performance, priorities and value contribution across the product portfolio

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Identify opportunities for innovation, process optimisation and further development of the product landscape

Your Profile

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Several years of professional experience in a leadership position within the financial services or banking industry

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Strong understanding of Risk, Finance and Compliance processes within a banking environment

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Proven experience in product management, product strategy and/or business transformation

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Excellent understanding of end-to-end processes and value creation within the financial services sector

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Experience leading and developing teams and managing complex organisational structures

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Proven track record in transformation projects, as well as experience with agile methodologies and modern organisational structures

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Strong understanding of IT and technological interdependencies, with the ability to bridge the gap between business and IT

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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly when working with Senior Management

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Entrepreneurial mindset combined with a pragmatic, decisive and results-oriented approach

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Ability to set clear priorities and successfully drive strategic initiatives through to implementation

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Strong analytical and conceptual skills combined with a hands-on execution mindset

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University degree in Business Administration, Banking, Business Information Systems or a comparable field

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Very good written and spoken German and English

What We Offer

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A strategic leadership position with comprehensive responsibility for an entire Product Management division

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The opportunity to actively shape a newly established Product Management organisation covering Risk, Finance & Compliance

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Significant influence on the bank's digital transformation and future product landscape

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A high degree of autonomy and entrepreneurial responsibility

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Close collaboration with Senior Management, business functions and IT

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A modern, agile and customer-oriented working environment

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A flexible hybrid working model with home-office options

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Attractive opportunities for professional development and career progression into leadership roles

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A stable and future-oriented environment within an established Swiss financial institution

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