Business Manager COO CHEEMEA (rfx1622356) in Zürich

• Monitor operating income, operating expenses (OPEX), and premises costs.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
• Monitor internal and external FTEs and coordinate internalisation requests.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support business decisions and operational initiatives.
• Prepare and coordinate management meetings and related reporting.

Business Management & Strategic Initiatives

• Support global banking initiatives aimed at improving operational performance, products, and services.
• Independently analyse business-related topics and operational challenges.
• Coordinate strategic projects and initiatives within the COO organisation.
• Coordinate the annual Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) cycle.
• Support the development and implementation of the COO CHEEMEA strategy.
• Monitor strategic measures, business performance, and implementation progress.
• Contribute to cost and revenue management and process optimisation initiatives.
• Coordinate cultural and people-related initiatives.

Management Support & Stakeholder Coordination

• Prepare quantitative and qualitative analyses to support management decisions.
• Support senior management with organisational matters, reporting, and communications.
• Develop management presentations and decision-making materials.
• Act as a sparring partner for strategic projects and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with Risk Management, Finance, HR, Communications, and the CEO Office.
• Coordinate activities and information exchange across different business functions.

Must-have criteria

• Professional experience in the financial services industry or financial services consulting.
• Experience in business management, financial controlling, or operational management within a financial services environment.
• Experience coordinating projects and strategic business initiatives.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and controlling skills.
• Experience preparing management reports, presentations, and decision-making materials.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results.
• Proactive, structured, reliable, and results-oriented working approach.
• University degree or equivalent higher education in Business Administration or a related discipline.

Nice-to-have criteria

• Previous experience in a COO Office or similar business management function within banking.
• Experience in private banking or wealth management.
• Experience monitoring operating expenses (OPEX), premises costs, and operational budgets.
• Knowledge of Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) processes.
• Experience with workforce planning, FTE monitoring, and internalisation requests.
• Experience supporting cost optimisation, revenue management, or process improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to organisational transformation or global banking initiatives.
• Experience coordinating cultural, organisational, or people-related initiatives.
• Familiarity with Risk Management, Finance, HR, Communications, or CEO Office processes.
• until end of april 2027 with option for extension

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