Head of Department (all genders) Cube-based Reporting & Analytics

erstegro01T2; Wien; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic impact

Empowered leadership

Shaping the future

Cutting-edge technology

Collaborative ecosystem

Professional growth

Long-term perspective

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Erste Group Services GmbH, a competence centre for accounting, regulatory reporting and payroll, seeks a visionary Head of Department to lead Cube-based Reporting & Analytics for regulatory reporting across Austrian banks and subsidiaries.

You will oversee timely, accurate reports, drive digital transformation, and collaborate across Erste Group and Erste Digital to shape the future of European regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of deep expertise in external regulatory/statistical reporting with proven leadership experience.
• Strong project management background in data-driven or regulatory environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for navigating regulatory landscapes.
• Familiarity with supervisory frameworks and reporting standards (e.g., OeNB, ECB).

Responsibilities

• Inspiring leadership: build a motivated, accountable team with a culture of innovation.
• Strategic planning: define departmental strategies, budgeting and resource planning.
• Talent development: develop personal, professional and technological skills.
• Project & change management: lead cross-functional projects in reporting automation and data analyses.
• Stakeholder collaboration: work with sister departments and Erste Digital to integrate processes.
• Process optimization: improve reporting workflows and data quality through automation.
• Technology enablement: leverage AI and data analytics platforms to meet regulatory needs.
• Representation: represent subsidiaries in national/international regulatory groups.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory reporting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

German & English fluency

AI-driven solutions

Education

University degree

Tools

AI platforms

Reporting tools

Data platforms

Job description

Head of Department (all genders) Cube-based Reporting & Analytics

Working at Erste Group Services means pursuing a common goal and being enthusiastic about shared values. We always treat one another with respect, empathy, and understanding for our diverse backgrounds. This applies to our customers as well as to our employees.

Erste Group Services (EGS) is a company of Erste Group and a competence centre for accounting, regulatory reporting and payroll. Erste Group Bank AG, Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, their national subsidiaries and savings banks are considered as our customers. We are a team of service- and customer-oriented specialists who are motivated and work with a lot of joy and commitment. We are the first point of contact for customer requests and a great place to work at!

We are looking for a visionary and experienced leader to head the Cube-based Reporting & Analytics department at Erste Group Services GmbH. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the full spectrum of granular and statistical regulatory reporting for a large number of Austrian Savings Banks and AT-subsidiaries.
You will lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering timely and accurate reports to Austrian and European supervisory authorities, while also driving innovation, digital transformation, and strategic collaboration across the Austrian banking landscape.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Inspiring Leadership: Lead and develop a motivated, future-ready team with a strong culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
• Strategic Planning: Define and implement departmental strategies, including budgeting, resource planning, and alignment with the objectives of the Austrian subsidiaries and savings banks of the Erste Group.
• Talent Development: Foster the growth of your team through targeted development of personal, professional, and technological skills.
• Project & Change Management: Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects and agile Tribes, especially in the areas of reporting automation and data analyses.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with sister departments, business units, and Erste Digital to ensure seamless integration of reporting processes.
• Process Optimization: Continuously improve reporting workflows and data quality through harmonization, automation, and the adoption of modern collaboration models.
• Technology Enablement: Leverage advanced tools and technologies including AI and data analytics platforms to meet evolving regulatory and business needs.
• Representation & Advocacy: Represent the AT-subsidiaries and savings banks of the Erste Group in national and international working groups (e.g., OeNB, Austrian Reporting GmbH, ECB/EBA committees), contributing to the future of regulatory reporting in Europe.

Your Profile

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Business Informatics)
• Minimum 5 years of deep expertise in external regulatory/statistical reporting, with proven leadership experience
• Strong project management background, ideally in data-driven or regulatory environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes
• In-depth knowledge of supervisory frameworks and reporting standards (e.g., AUREP, BIRD, IREF)
• Familiarity with Austrian and European regulatory bodies (e.g., OeNB, ECB)
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
• Experience with modern data platforms, reporting tools, and AI-driven solutions is a strong advantage
• A proactive, strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement

Beyond your qualifications, the right attitude towards leadership is equally essential to us. How we live leadership at Erste Group:

• Out of Comfort Zone
• Performance Impact
• Future Orientation
• Client Orientation

Our Offer

• Strategic Impact: A key leadership role with high visibility and influence across the Austrian banking landscape and within Erste Group.
• Empowered Leadership: Lead a forward-thinking team with a strong culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Shaping the Future: Actively contribute to the evolution of regulatory reporting in Europe through participation in national and international working groups.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with modern data platforms, reporting tools, and AI-driven solutions in a digitally transforming environment.
• Collaborative Ecosystem: Engage closely with sister departments, business units and Erste Digital in agile, cross-functional settings.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from targeted development opportunities to enhance leadership, technical, and strategic capabilities.
• Long-Term Perspective: A stable and meaningful career path in a values-driven organization committed to innovation and societal responsibility.
• Competitive Compensation Package: We offer a performance-oriented and competitive remuneration in the range of EUR 70.000,00 gross/year. Additional overpayment is possible depending on your professional and personal qualifications.