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Director of Banking Solutions

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Essential QualificationsOver 10 years of experience in the financial services sector, with a strong emphasis on core banking systems and technology. At least 5 years in a leadership role managing high-performing teams. Minimum bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred. Proven experience in the implementation, integration, and maintenance of core banking systems (e.g., Temenos T24, Finastra FusionBanking, FIS Profile, Oracle FLEXCUBE, SAP for Banking). Deep comprehension of banking operations, including deposits, loans, payments, settlements, and treasury functions. Familiarity with financial messaging standards (e.g., ISO 20022, SWIFT). Robust understanding of regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., Basel III, IFRS, local regulations). Experience with ALM, Finance & Back Office processes within a banking environment.

About the job

As the Director of Banking Solutions, you will play a vital leadership role, uniting the banking needs of our Group with the technological capabilities and client platform functionalities of our core banking operations.

In this position, you will lead a team dedicated to the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Bank's core banking systems and related solutions. This includes optimizing all backend and back-office core functions, such as the core banking platform, integration of industry-standard solutions, tax reporting capabilities, and adherence to statutory and regulatory reporting requirements. The role also necessitates a comprehensive business analysis perspective of the Group’s Banking functions (Finance, ALM, Risk & Back-Office) while scaling operations through effective tooling and managing crucial integrations with external financial service providers.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role demands strategic foresight, in-depth technical knowledge, strong business acumen, and a successful history of leading high-performing teams within a complex financial landscape.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership:
    • Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for the Banking Solutions department in alignment with the company's overarching business objectives.
    • Serve as a thought leader on emerging technologies and industry best practices concerning core banking systems, integration, and automation.
    • Discover opportunities to harness technology for enhancing efficiency, mitigating risks, and improving customer experiences.
    • Make informed decisions regarding 'build-versus-buy' strategies for banking solutions.
    • Identify, develop, and lead strategic propositions.

 

  • Core Banking System Management:
    • Oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of core banking systems and applications to support the Group’s evolving activities and strategic goals.
    • Ensure the stability, security, reliability, and scalability of core banking infrastructure.
    • Lead significant system upgrades, migrations, and implementations.
    • Oversee technical architecture to ensure optimal integration and utilization of core banking within the broader technological framework of the Group.

 

  • Integration and Interoperability:
    • Manage the integration of core banking systems with both internal and external systems, including front-end applications, back-office systems, payment gateways, and third-party financial service providers.
    • Guarantee seamless data flow and interoperability between systems for payments, settlement, corporate actions, securities lending, leasing, and reconciliations.

 

  • Regulatory Compliance, Legal and Reporting:
    • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements...

About Swissquote Ltd.

At Swissquote, we believe that building the bank of tomorrow requires more than just skills; it involves combining diverse perspectives to innovate, collaborate, develop, and celebrate every achievement together. If you share our vision, join us to unlock your potential. As Switzerland's leading online banking provider, we offer trading, investing, and banking services to over 650,000 clients through our efficient and secure digital platforms. Our team of over 1,200 employees operates flexibly in a dress-code-free environment and within multicultural teams. By making significant impacts in the industry, they expand their skill sets and advance their careers in a fast-paced setting. Discover more about our culture by visiting Humans of Swissquote on Instagram. At Swissquote, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, embracing candidates from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our success.

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