Position Description

Head of Technology Strategy
Location Geneva
Job Code 9342
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  • Work hand in hand with the Group CIO and Executive Committee members to build and manage the Technology Strategy in accordance with the Bank strategy
  • Present regular reports to Senior Management on the Bank’s Technology roadmap objectives and progress
  • Constantly perform research on new technologies and innovations that could be used to improve the Bank’s products and services
  • Collaborate with the IT Delivery Teams and other key functions such as Security and Data Governance to execute the Technology Strategy
  • Ensure active participation and endorsement of the strategy by the IT department, Group COO Management and key Business Stakeholders, including regular presentations and reporting
  • Lead and expend the existing Enterprise Architecture team to cover wider functional and technical domains and perform
  • Keep proactive relationship management with internal business clients and external providers to align between company strategy, business specific needs and Technology strategy
Education:
Bachelor Degree
Technical skills:
Years of experience:
see below
Exper. in financial sector:
Preferred
Experience required:
Seasoned technologist with at least 10-years' experience in technology and management roles within the financial industry services (or coming from a technology environment with knowledge of the financial services industry). Strong knowledge of a large spectrum of technologies, a real technology acumen interested in innovation and how it will bring value and fit business objectives. Combination of Wealth Management, Asset Management, Trading and Operations knowledge. Experience in a multi-location and international context with Change Management and organizational transformation expertise.   
Local resident (Swiss):
Optional
Language 1:
English
Level 1:
Fluent
Language 2:
French
Level 2:
Fluent
Language 3:
Level 3:
Personal skills:
High level of analytical quantitative skills (understanding company strategies, market positioning,financial statement analysis, valuation, financial modelling etc.) Ability to check the status quo and turn technology into something useful for the organization.
Challenges:
The role requires natural leadership skills with the ability to delegate tasks and inspire staff as well as strong communication and influencing skills, in order to adapt to various audiences and interact with senior management.
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