Global Avaloq Transformation Director – Private Bank

Deutsche Bank; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Deutsche Bank in Zürich is seeking a Program Director for the TDI Private Bank Avaloq harmonisation programme. You will lead a global, multi‑jurisdiction delivery across Europe and Asia, driving standardisation and governance with senior stakeholders.

The role demands strategic leadership, deep Avaloq expertise, risk and regulatory acumen, and a proven track record in large‑scale transformation within financial services.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large-scale business and technology transformation programmes within global financial institutions.
• Proven track record delivering complex Core Banking or Wealth Management platform transformations.
• Deep understanding of Avaloq and associated operating models, delivery methodologies and ecosystem capabilities.
• Significant experience managing multi-country programmes across Europe and Asia.
• Demonstrated success in leading executive stakeholder engagement and governance.
• Strong understanding of Private Banking and Wealth Management business processes.
• Experience managing strategic vendor and partner relationships.
• Strong knowledge of risk, regulatory and control frameworks within the banking industry.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows and ensure ethical use of data.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain and execute the strategic roadmap for the harmonization of the Avaloq Core Banking platform across Europe and Asia.
• Drive the transition towards a globally aligned target architecture, Operating Model and governance framework.
• Ensure alignment with Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank technology strategy and business objectives.
• Lead transformation initiatives that improve client experience, operational efficiency, platform stability and regulatory compliance.
• Act as the senior executive sponsor for platform modernization, standardization and simplification initiatives.
• Maintain overall accountability for programme scope, delivery, budget, risks and benefits realization.
• Lead a complex portfolio of technology and business workstreams spanning multiple jurisdictions and legal entities.
• Ensure successful delivery of platform harmonization, migrations, release programmes and strategic transformation milestones.
• Establish robust programme controls, reporting and governance to provide transparency to executive management.
• Establish and chair executive governance forums, steering committees and Design Authority structures.
• Drive global decision making and prioritization across Europe and Asia.
• Build strong partnerships across Technology, Business, Operations and Control Functions.
• Manage executive stakeholder engagement, communication and escalation processes.
• Ensure effective coordination across internal delivery organisations and strategic vendor partners.
• Drive adoption of strategic architectural principles including standardization, simplification and reuse.
• Promote alignment to Avaloq standard capabilities and reduction of bespoke solutions where appropriate.
• Ensure consistency across integration architecture, data architecture and downstream ecosystems.
• Foster increased automation, AI-enabled delivery and industrialised testing capabilities.
• Ensure programme delivery adheres to Deutsche Bank’s risk and control framework.
• Maintain a strong focus on operational resilience, regulatory compliance and technology risk management.
• Oversee management of audit, regulatory and remediation commitments related to the programme.
• Proactively identify and mitigate strategic, operational and delivery risks.
• Lead a globally distributed delivery organisation across Europe, Asia and strategic delivery centres.
• Create a high-performing, inclusive and accountable culture.
• Build organizational capability through effective talent management, succession planning and leadership development.
• Promote collaboration across regional and functional boundaries.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Programme management

Avaloq knowledge

Multi-country delivery

Vendor management

AI in delivery

Tools

Avaloq platform

Job description

Deutsche Bank in Zürich is seeking a Program Director for the TDI Private Bank Avaloq harmonisation programme. You will lead a global, multi‑jurisdiction delivery across Europe and Asia, driving standardisation and governance with senior stakeholders.

The role demands strategic leadership, deep Avaloq expertise, risk and regulatory acumen, and a proven track record in large‑scale transformation within financial services.