Head of Securities Operations - Private Banking

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of operations professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the efficient execution of day-to-day activities within the department while maintaining high standards of quality, control, and client service.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives by reviewing workflows, identifying efficiencies, and implementing process enhancements.
• Lead and support cross-functional projects, change initiatives, and transformation programs impacting the Operations division.
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs and management reporting, ensuring objectives are met and risks are appropriately managed.
• Strengthen the control framework and ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Act as a key partner to internal stakeholders across Front Office, Compliance, Risk, IT, and other Operations teams.
• Contribute to strategic discussions regarding operating model evolution, automation opportunities, and service enhancements.
• Manage operational risks proactively and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues.
• Promote employee engagement, talent development, and succession planning within the team.

Your Profile

• Significant experience leading operational teams within a banking or financial services environment.
• Proven track record in people management, team development, and leadership of managers or senior specialists.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, with exposure to securities, custody, asset servicing, funds, or related operational activities considered a plus.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvement, operational efficiency, and change management initiatives.
• Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional projects and business transformation programs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions.
• Results-oriented mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Sound understanding of operational risk, controls, and governance principles.
• Fluency in French and English is required.
• Swiss residency is mandatory.

• Leadership role with significant people management responsibility.
• Opportunity to drive operational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders across the bank.
• Strategic position combining operational oversight, project involvement, and team development.