Head of Product Management & Transformation (Risk, Finance & Compliance)

SwissPeak Partners GmbH; Bern; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Home-office options

Leadership role

Job summary

SwissPeak Partners GmbH seeks an experienced Head of Product Management (Risk, Finance & Compliance) to lead a new PM division in a premier Swiss banking environment.

You will steer strategy, portfolio development and end-to-end processes, aligning business needs with IT delivery. This role emphasizes leadership, digital transformation and measurable business value across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a financial services or banking context.
• Experience shaping product strategy across risk, finance and compliance.
• Track record in transformation projects and agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Product Management for Risk, Finance & Compliance.
• Define strategic vision, portfolio and roadmap for key areas.
• Lead and develop the Product Management team and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with IT, Senior Management and business owners to deliver value.

Skills

Leadership

Product strategy

Agile methods

Stakeholder mgmt

Team development

Transformation

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Banking, BIS or related

Tools

Agile tools

Job description

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