Finance Change COO Expert #151652

Credit Suisse is a leading global wealth manager with strong investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, we have a global reach with operations in about 50 countries and employ more than 45,000 people from over 150 different nations. Embodying entrepreneurial spirit, Credit Suisse delivers holistic financial solutions to our clients, including innovative products and specially tailored advice. Striving for quality and excellence in our work, we recognize and reward extraordinary performance among our employees, provide wide-ranging training and development opportunities, and benefit from a diverse range of perspectives to create value for our clients, shareholders and communities. We are Credit Suisse.

We Offer

A department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global Conduct and Ethics Standards.

Finance Change design and implement key business transformation projects to enable CFO Finance deliver their regulatory, audit, control and process improvement agenda. Capabilities provided as part of this include architecture definition, design, business analysis, testing and implementation functions supported by strong project, program and portfolio management.

Strong and robust portfolio financial management is essential to drive organization development and track progress towards overall Finance Change objectives.

We offer an outstanding opportunity to acquire and develop skills in portfolio finance and business management combined with exposure to various key business transformation programs.

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Ensure highest quality and best in class reporting for the CFO Portfolio across multiple dimensions.
• Drive annual Book of Work planning including prioritizing, deep dive analyses and cooperating with both internal sponsors and external groups.
• Manage strong control and transparency of Finance Change cost base and headcount ensuring cost targets are met.
• Support Human Capital strategy ensuring optimal resource base and location mix.
• Provide senior management with independent financial information and analysis.
• Drive monthly CFO Portfolio financial cycle (actuals / budget / forecast).
• Ensure effective and appropriate communication and coordination of administrative processes across CFO non-IT Portfolio.
• Establish and manage a strong culture of compliance and governance.
• Partner with teams within CFO Division, CFO Tech, Group Change Portfolio Management and other areas.

You Offer 

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in Project Management, PMO, Finance or related roles.
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills with a flair for data and numbers.
• Outstanding communication skills with fluency in English. Ability to present findings and conclusions in a concise and clear manner.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with business partners across multiple international offices.
• Ability to improve and enhance control processes with attention to detail and strong control culture.
• Ability to work independently and to be effective at prioritizing a varied workload under challenging deadlines.
• Results-oriented and demonstrate a strong work ethics.
• Preferably proven experience with business intelligence and / or data visualization tools (eg. Qlik Sense, Tableau, Power BI).
• You understand the value of diversity in the workplace and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Our benefits 

• Private medical care
• Life insurance for employees and additional insurance options available for family members
• Pension plan
• Charity days
• Training and development
• Internal Mobility

Other optional 

• Language training course
• Mentoring
• Family – nursery and kindergarten funding, gift vouchers for Christmas
• Parking allowance
• Health promotion: Multisport card, sporting events and groups within Credit Suisse (skiing trips, football team, running team, tennis training course etc.)
• Employee discounts on various products and services (event tickets, consumer products, etc.)
• Relocation package
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible work schedule and working from home (home office)

Credit Suisse is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, civil partnership, marital or family status, pregnancy, disability or any other status that is protected as a matter of local law.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.