Ph3Company Description /h3 pBuilding the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills. It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential. We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +650’000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms. Our +1200 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast‑pace environment. Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote on Instagram. We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success. Are you all in? Don’t be shy, apply! /p h3Job Description /h3 pAs Head of Banking Solutions you will undertake a critical leadership role responsible for bridging the banking requirements of the Group and the technological and clients platforms capabilities within our core banking operations. You will lead a team responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of the bank core banking systems and related solutions. It covers the implementation and optimisation of all backend and back‑office core activities, including the core banking platform, integration of industry‑standard solutions, tax reporting capabilities, statutory and regulatory reporting requirements. The role also includes business analysis with a holistic view of the Group’s Banking functions (Finance, ALM, Risk Back‑Office), scaling operations through efficient tooling and managing critical integrations with external financial service providers. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role requires strategic thinking with deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and a proven track record of leading high‑performing teams in a complex financial environment. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liStrategic Leadership: ul liShape and deliver the strategic roadmap for the Banking Solutions department, aligning it with the overall business objectives of the company. /li liAct as a thought leader on emerging technologies and industry best practices related to core banking systems, integration, and automation. /li liIdentify opportunities to leverage technology to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance customer experience. /li liMake informed decisions about ‘build-versus-buy’ strategies for banking solutions. /li liIdentify, develop and lead proposition. /li /ul /li liCore Banking System Management: ul liOversee the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the core banking system(s) and related applications, supporting the Group’s evolving activities and strategic goals. /li liEnsure the core banking infrastructure remains stable, secure, reliable and scalable. /liliLead major system upgrades, migrations, and implementations. /li liOversee the technical architecture ensuring best integration and leverage of the core banking into the broader technological environment of the Group. /li /ul /li liIntegration and Interoperability: ul liManage the integration of the core banking system with internal and external systems, including front‑end applications, back‑office systems, payment gateways, and third‑party financial service providers. /li liEnsure seamless data flow and interoperability between systems for payments, settlement, corporate actions, securities lending, leasing, and reconciliations. /li /ul /li liRegulatory Compliance, Legal and Reporting: ul liEnsure all solutions, integrations and developments comply with applicable banking regulations and reporting requirements, including tax reporting and regulatory transaction reporting. /li liLead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of systems and processes to meet evolving regulatory demands. /li liStay updated on regulatory changes and translate them into IT and data requirements. /li liDrive automation and efficiency of regulatory reporting systems by ensuring seamless data integration to enhance reporting accuracy. /li liActively support internal and external audit activities. /li liSupport the Legal Department in addressing the authorities request. /li /ul /li liBusiness Analysis and Requirements (Group‑level Banking Activities): ul liLead a team of business analysts to gather, analyse, and document business requirements for new and enhanced banking solutions, producing clear functional specifications that enable efficient, fully integrated technical solutions. /li liTranslate business needs into functional and technical requirements. /li liEnsure strong representations of the Group’s interest, in particular Finance, ALM, Back‑Office and Risk Management functions in the strategic business evolutions, especially for expanding new products and services to the targeted markets and clients’ segments. /li liEnsure the prioritisation and management of the backlog of development tasks to support those business and functional specifications. /li liProvide high data quality, granularity and completeness to ensure comprehensive reporting, extensive controls and modelling as required by the professional banking industry and regulations. /li /ul /li liFinance ALM Support: ul liProvide critical support to the Finance, Accounting and Asset Liability Management (ALM) functions, including in term of data quality, reporting, and modelling. /li liEnsure that the core banking systems provide the necessary data and functionality to support Finance and ALM activities and control, including when executing its own in‑house activities (e.g. "own book"). /li /ul /li liLeadership and Management: ul liProvide strategic direction and mentoring to ensure continuous development, operational rigor, and high team engagement. /li liDesign the department’s organization and create a motivational environment for all members of the department /li liOversee all people‑related subjects (talent acquisition and management, compensation) to build and grow a high‑caliber team /li liDesign cross‑departmental processes and ensure their application in collaboration with other directors. /li /ul /li liBudget Management: ul liDevelop and manage the budget for the Banking Solutions department. /li liTrack expenses, monitor resource allocation, and ensure cost‑effectiveness. /li /ul /li liVendor Management: ul liSelect, onboard, and continuously oversee vendors delivering solutions and/or services. /li liMonitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service‑level agreements (SLAs). /li /ul /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul li10+ years of experience in the financial services industry, with a strong focus on core banking systems and technology. /li li5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing high‑performing teams. /li liMin. bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. /li liProven experience with core banking system implementation, integration, and maintenance (e.g., Temenos T24, Finastra FusionBanking, FIS Profile, Oracle FLEXCUBE, SAP for Banking – specify relevant systems if possible). /li liDeep understanding of banking operations, including deposits, loans, payments, settlements, and treasury. /li liExperience with financial messaging standards (e.g., ISO 20022, SWIFT). /li liStrong understanding of regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., Basel III, IFRS, local regulations). /li liExperience with ALM, Finance Back Office processes within a banking environment. /li liExperience with API management and integration technologies. /li liExcellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. /li liStrong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. /li liStrategic thinking and planning skills. /li liAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. /li liStrong understanding of project management methodologies is a plus (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr