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VOVontobel

Head Core System Management(m/w/x)

Zürich
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Managing core banking system upgrades and release cycles for a global investment firm. Director-level IT leadership with hands-on Avaloq experience required. Free lunch, rooftop terraces, and open-office space.

Requirements

  • Proven leadership experience in IT/core banking
  • Confident, structured, empowering leadership style
  • Director level or equivalent seniority experience
  • Strong hands-on Avaloq knowledge (operational/delivery)
  • Core banking platforms, release management, technical project delivery background
  • Strong understanding of automation, CI/CD, container platforms
  • Experience with external vendors and delivery partners
  • Structured, analytical, delivery-focused approach
  • Clear communication across technical/non-technical audiences
  • Quality-driven, risk-aware, pragmatic under pressure
  • Talented people sought, not just CV matches

Tasks

  • Develop and manage work plans
  • Set timelines and resource plans
  • Conduct risk assessments
  • Monitor progress against milestones
  • Provide transparent, management-ready reporting
  • Offer technical and analytical guidance
  • Ensure delivery quality through structured reviews
  • Adhere to standards
  • Manage Avaloq platform operations
  • Oversee release management
  • Drive automation of Avaloq, Oracle, and ACPR upgrades
  • Use modern CI/CD pipelines
  • Ensure system availability and stability
  • Lead and develop a team of internal specialists
  • Inspire team members
  • Support external partners
  • Set clear goals and priorities
  • Foster ownership and accountability
  • Manage vendor integrations
  • Coordinate external deliveries
  • Review outcomes
  • Partner with business, architecture, and infrastructure units
  • Analyze and structure requirements
  • Document requirements with internal users
  • Balance regulatory, operational, and innovation demands

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Avaloq
  • Kubernetes
  • OpenShift

Benefits

Modern Office

  • Collaboration spaces
  • Open-office space

Other Benefits

  • Rooftop terraces
  • Ownership mindset

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Free lunch

Informal Culture

  • Friendly, diverse team
  • Flat hierarchy
  • Campus feeling
  • Collaborative spirit

Modern Equipment

  • Latest technology

Startup Environment

  • Agile environment

Job Security

  • Long-term focus

Sustainability Focus

  • Sustainability focus
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