Team Head & Senior Project Manager - Compliance Analytics & Transformation at BANK JULIUS BAER CO LTD

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Business Analysis, Compliance, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Leadership, Agile Methodologies, Process Optimisation, Automation, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Team Development, Regulatory Compliance, Collaboration, Analytical Skills

Industry

Banking

Description

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together. Do you aspire to join a high-performing Analytics and Transformation team within a leading global Compliance organisation at the forefront of the wealth management industry? In this senior leadership role, you will lead and develop a high-performing Transformation team while overseeing the delivery of strategic, global projects and large-scale change initiatives across the Compliance function. Collaborating closely with Compliance and Risk SMEs in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, you will play a pivotal role in driving business value by solving complex challenges through innovative and data-informed solutions. YOUR CHALLENGE Lead and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers and Business Analysts, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and agile ways of working Oversee the end-to-end delivery of strategic, global projects and large-scale change initiatives within the Compliance function, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory commitments Govern and manage the Compliance transformation portfolio, maintaining a structured pipeline of initiatives and prioritising efforts based on strategic impact, regulatory demand, and resource availability Ensure close alignment between project activities and overarching bank-wide transformation programme Champion innovation and operational efficiency by identifying opportunities for automation, process optimisation, and enhanced data utilisation across Compliance operations Lead strategic initiatives within the global Compliance function, with a focus on technology enablement, process optimisation, data analytics, and business intelligence to enhance control effectiveness and operational efficiency Initiate and define new projects in response to business needs, regulatory requirements, or directives from Senior Management Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, defining business requirements, solution testing, implementation, and measuring success Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal IT teams and external vendors to conduct in-depth analyses and identify best-in-class solutions, leveraging both emerging technologies and the Compliance Analytics & Transformation team’s proprietary in-house infrastructure Oversee project governance frameworks, including the facilitation of project steering committees, regular progress reporting, risk escalation, and alignment with Senior Management and key stakeholders Operate effectively within an agile project environment, applying iterative methodologies to deliver value incrementally Perform ad hoc business analysis and reports, and provide cross-functional support to other projects and team members within Compliance Analytics & Transformation YOUR PROFILE University degree or equivalent, preferably in economics, business administration, finance or a related field Minimum of 10 years’ experience in programme and project management within a global financial services environment, including at least 3–5 years in a people management role, leading multidisciplinary teams in complex, regulated settings Demonstrated leadership experience in developing high-performing teams of Project Managers and Business Analysts, including coaching, performance management, career development, and workload allocation Profound Banking experience with focus on Compliance & Risk Management within a global financial services environment Comprehensive understanding of global compliance frameworks and regulatory expectations, and their operational implications Proficient in Project Management and Collaboration tools such JIRA, Confluence etc Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to problem-solving in ambiguous environments Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated track record of influencing senior stakeholders, managing upward communication Experience governing a portfolio of concurrent initiatives, including prioritisation, resource planning, risk escalation, and dependency management across interlinked projects Demonstrated adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, agile environment characterised by evolving priorities and tight deadlines A curious mindset with a track record of applying creative, out-of-the-box thinking to challenge existing processes and proactively develop innovative solutions Fluency in English (the primary business language); German is an advantage We are looking forward to receiving your full job application through our online application tool. Further interesting job opportunities can be found on our Career site. Is this not quite what you are looking for? Set up a job alert by creating a candidate account here. The international reference in wealth management Julius Baer is the leading Swiss wealth management group. We focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients from around the world, taking into account what truly matters to them – in their business and personal life, today and for future generations. Headquartered in Zurich, we are present in around 60 locations worldwide, including Bangkok, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Monaco, Mumbai, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo. Why join Julius Baer? At Julius Baer our employees enjoy the benefits of a global company with the support and collegiality of a much smaller one. We are growing quickly, but we remain dedicated to maintaining our accessible structure with flat hierarchies, and approachable and supportive leaders. With offices around the world, we offer an international and stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of highly motivated colleagues, bringing the best of the bank to our clients. Our core values of Care, Passion, and Excellence define the tone of how we interact with each other and our partners. Committed to your success Whether nurturing young talent with our renowned apprentice scheme, enabling ambitious university graduates to put theory into practice with our Graduate Programme, or providing first-class opportunities for experienced professionals, we look after our employees. We believe in continuous learning as a company and as individuals, which is why we put a focus on the health and well-being of our employees and offer flexible working options, a wide array of benefits, and extensive career development programmes. For more information visit www.juliusbaer.com or contact us via the Contact Form. For recruiting agents, please see the additional information here.

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Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing team while overseeing the delivery of strategic global projects and large-scale change initiatives within the Compliance function. Champion innovation and operational efficiency by identifying opportunities for automation and enhanced data utilisation across Compliance operations.