Ready to shape the future of our banking technology landscape?, , We’re looking for a forward-thinking Head of Core Banking & Applications to take ownership of our enterprise application environment - driving operational excellence, reliability, and continuous innovation across our Core Banking, CRM, Reporting, HR, Finance, and workplace systems., , In this role, you’ll combine strategic leadership with hands-on governance - ensuring stability, compliance, and scalability as we evolve our digital infrastructure

What would your role be?

• Lead and inspire a small, highly skilled team managing day-to-day operations and key external service providers
• Oversee the full lifecycle of our application landscape - ensuring availability, performance, and exceptional service quality
• Drive continuous improvement in vendor and service management, including SLA governance, performance monitoring, and escalation handling
• Coordinate change, release, test, and incident management across departments and external partners to guarantee smooth delivery
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements (MaRisk, BAIT, DORA) and provide expertise during audits and inspections
• Take a leading role in bank-wide and group-wide initiatives shaping the future of our IT applications and digital capabilities

What are we looking for?

• Degree in (Business) Informatics or related field
• 10+ years of IT banking experience in operations or application management
• Strong vendor and service management expertise (SLA, escalation, governance)
• Experience in regulated environments (MaRisk, BAIT, DORA); ITIL/ISTQB a plus
• Broad knowledge of core banking and enterprise applications
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in German and English

What do we offer?

• A top Munich location with collaboration spaces
• Training opportunities and mentorship to help you grow
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration on all levels
• Collaborative spirit

Why Vontobel?

• At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability
• Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role
• cosmofunding by Vontobel

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