Banque Cantonale Vaudoise
Lausanne
Chief Credit Officer - Head of Division
- 07 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Announcement
Chief Credit Officer – Head of Division
Your main responsibilities:
Directly reporting to the CEO and a member of the Executive Board, you will be responsible for:
- Participating in the operational and strategic management of the Bank, notably by actively contributing to the Executive Board's decision-making,
- Leading the "Credit Management" division (170 employees) within the framework of the mission, strategies, objectives, resources and budgets,
- Ensuring the management and quality of the credit portfolio with a cost/income approach and credit risk control by guaranteeing the application of credit policies and guidelines,
- Chairing the Executive Board Credit Committee,
- Optimising the analysis, management and detection of credit risks,
- Continuously improving credit processes (analysis, decision, structuring, entry) and the functioning of the division,
- Defining, organising and leading strategic projects, establishing the necessary reporting for managing the division and monitoring its performance,
- Representing the Bank on various occasions as a member of the Executive Board,
- Chairing and/or participating as a member in various internal Committees.
Your profile:
- University education in finance/economics, law or science,
- Proven experience of at least 10 years leading a significant organisational unit as the person responsible for credit decision-making,
- In-depth knowledge of credit and products related to mortgage, commercial and trade finance sectors,
- Experience in leading large teams and managing strategic projects,
- Good knowledge of the economic fabric of the French-speaking region of Switzerland,
- Fluency in French, very good knowledge of German and English.
If this position is right for you, apply now and take part in the promising future of BCV. Let us write three stories together: your career, your bank, and our region.