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%

• 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

• 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

• 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…