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

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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