Head of Corporate Management and Strategy, Member of the Executive Board (m/f/d)

About the job

Head of Corporate Management and Strategy, Member of the Executive Board (m/f/d)

FINMA supervises the Swiss financial market. It protects the interests of investors, creditors, and insured persons and contributes to the stability and competitiveness of financial market participants through its supervision. Over 800 competent and motivated employees are committed to this every day.

As part of a strategic and organisational restructuring, FINMA is looking for a

Main tasks

• Support and advise the Director, Executive Board, and Board of Directors on strategic issues and corporate development
• Manage and accompany the implementation of corporate strategy, strategic initiatives, and corporate objectives
• Initiate and lead transformation, change, and organisational development projects
• Further develop management, reporting, and governance instruments for the Executive Board and Board of Directors
• Responsibility for financial corporate management, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Ensure transparent decision-making bases for corporate performance, target achievement, and strategic development
• Responsibility for the continuous development of the organisation-wide communication strategy
• Ensure effective risk management in collaboration with the CRO
• Lead and develop around 50 employees and promote a performance-oriented and appreciative leadership culture

Profile

• Completed studies in economics, finance, management, communication, business informatics, or a comparable field
• Several years of professional and leadership experience in corporate development, strategy, transformation, consulting, or a comparable environment
• Experience both in consulting firms and in internal company functions
• Proven success in developing and implementing strategies as well as in change and transformation initiatives
• Sound knowledge of corporate management, organisational development, financial planning, risk management, and communication
• Extensive experience in leading complex, cross-departmental projects and programmes
• Deep understanding of the Swiss financial industry as well as the regulatory and political environment
• Strategic and networked thinking combined with strong decision-making and implementation skills
• Many years of leadership experience in larger organisational units and interdisciplinary teams
• Appreciative, inclusive, and team-oriented leadership style with strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Very good German or French skills (C2) as well as good knowledge of the other language (B2) and very good English skills (C1)

Perspectives

At FINMA, managers are also subject matter experts. Flat hierarchies, pragmatic management tools, and small teams enable short decision-making paths, direct communication, and mutual knowledge exchange. You and the entire business area together make an important contribution to fulfilling FINMA's core tasks.

Stefanie Brunner will be happy to provide information.