Bank Councillor of the Baselland Cantonal Bank (20%)
- 07 September 2026
- 20%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Baselland Cantonal Bank (BLKB), headquartered in Liestal, is the largest bank in the Basel region, focusing on retail banking, private banking, and corporate clients. It is listed on the Swiss stock exchange.The Bank Council is the body responsible for the overall management, supervision, and control of the BLKB (head office and financial group). The electoral authority according to the Cantonal Bank Act is the Government Council.
The professional focus of this Bank Council mandate lies on the topics of strategy, technology, and digitalisation.
Bank Councillor of the Baselland Cantonal Bank (20%)
Bank Councillor of the Baselland Cantonal Bank (20%)
Liestal and Münchenstein
Your area of responsibility
- Actively shape the strategic orientation and long-term development of the BLKB in line with the owner’s strategy
- Accompany, supervise, and support the management in key decisions and co-responsible for the implementation of the corporate strategy
- Ensure sustainable financial management of the bank as well as effective risk, compliance, and governance management
- Actively accompany the further development of the BLKB in the areas of digitalisation, technology, and customer orientation
- Assess strategic issues in the overall Bank Council, make well-founded decisions, and constructively contribute different perspectives
- Responsibly consider the interests of the owner, customers, and other stakeholders
Your profile
- Several years of leadership experience in banking or a solid academic or consulting background in the financial sector, with a strong understanding of business models and value chains in the banking environment
- Proven experience in developing and successfully implementing corporate strategies as well as achieving sustainable results
- In-depth understanding of modern technologies and digital transformation, especially in digital banking processes, data and platform models, cloud, AI, and cyber security
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to recognise market trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments early and translate them into concrete fields of action
- High social and communication skills, team spirit, and the ability to collaborate constructively and respectfully in strategic committees
- Authentic, integrous, and value-based personality who identifies with the owner’s strategy and ideally has a personal connection to the Northwestern Switzerland region
Further information can be found in the detailed requirement profile .
The legal requirement applies that only those who do not reach the age of 70 during the current term of office can be elected. Additionally, the election requires a successful FINMA suitability check. The election is for the remaining term of office, which lasts until 30 June 2027. However, we aim for a longer-term commitment, at least until the end of the following term, i.e. until 30 June 2031.
Application
We look forward to receiving your complete application along with a meaningful letter of motivation. The application process is supported by the executive search company Witena. Please submit your application dossier by 4 October 2026 via info@witena.com, with the subject BLKB. Oliver Berger’s team will then get in touch with you.
For enquiries
Witena Executive Search
Oliver Berger
info@witena.com, with subject BLKB
Tel. +41 44 247 76 76
info@witena.com
