Head Origination

Über den Job

What exactly you will do here:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Origination organization, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, engagement, innovation, and operational excellence

• Own and continuously improve the end-to-end Origination value chain, ensuring efficient, scalable, and customer-centric operations

• Shape and drive the future Origination operating model through digitalization, intelligent automation, AI-enabled processes, and strategic transformation initiatives that enhance customer experience, increase scalability, improve workforce productivity and support sustainable growth

• Partner closely with Product, Technology, Risk, Commercial and other stakeholders to design and deliver seamless customer journeys and strategic growth initiatives

• Drive business performance through clear KPIs, service levels, conversion metrics, productivity indicators, and data-driven decision-making

• Ensure robust risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, and operational resilience across all Origination activities

 What we're looking for:

• Proven ability to translate strategic ambitions into scalable operational capabilities and sustainable business outcomes

• Academic degree or comparable professional qualification, combined with extensive leadership experience in banking, financial services, insurance, or another regulated environment with a strong track record in leading larger operational organizations

• Strong track record of digital transformation, process modernization, and large-scale change initiatives with measurable business impact

• Deep expertise in customer journey management, data-driven performance steering, automation, AI, and operational excellence

• Inspirational and resilient leader with a growth mindset, skilled at building high-performing teams, navigating complexity, and leading through change

• Fluent in English, German skills is a strong advantage

You don't fulfil all the requirements 100%? Apply anyway!

 This is what you'll get:

• 👍 Firstly, perhaps the most important thing: A positive working atmosphere. We’re really different. We’ve tried to make this tangible for you here.
• 🌎 Our success has many faces: People from over 40 nations pull together here. This makes us diverse and international. This is also what our employees said in an anonymous survey – thank you for your engagement – we’re constantly improving.
• 🤸 ♀ Flexible working arrangements: Work up to 40% from home. This allows you to stay in your personal groove and to optimise your life-work balance.
• 🦸 ♀Our leaders: They set a good example. At least that's what your potential future colleagues said in the annual “Great Place to Work survey” .
• 💪 Why just good when you can do better? If that's how you tick, then you’re in the right place here. Because here you can try out things, take on new responsibilities and move us forward with your ideas. To put it succinctly: Use your strengths and talents to actively shape Cembra.  

➡ More about our benefits? Click here .

  3-2-1... Ignition! Bring yourself and your experience and ideas to us and let's take off together. If you have any questions before applying, you’re in good hands with Rahel Guidara , Strategic Partner People & Culture – she has all the details. #CallMeByMyFirstName