Vontobel is seeking a Head of Core System Management to lead their Avaloq-based core banking systems in Zurich. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT leadership within banking environments, along with technical expertise in Avaloq and project delivery
Job Summary
Lead the evolution of core banking systems in a dynamic and innovative environment, ensuring systems remain robust, scalable, and future-ready.
Take end-to-end responsibility for Avaloq platform operations and release management, driving automation of upgrades using modern CI/CD pipelines.
Lead, develop, and inspire a team of internal specialists, acting as a trusted partner for business, architecture, and infrastructure units.
Matching Summary
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Vontobel is seeking a Head of Core System Management to lead their Avaloq-based core banking systems in Zurich. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT leadership within banking environments, along with technical expertise in Avaloq and project delivery.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Avaloq platform operations
CI/CD pipelines
vendor integrations
regulatory demands
Nice-to-have
empowering leadership style
structured and delivery-focused
quality-driven and risk-aware
Key Requirements
Proven leadership experience in complex IT or core banking
Director level or equivalent seniority
Hands-on Avaloq knowledge
Experience with automation, CI/CD, and container platforms