CTO / Managing Director

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. We are looking for an experienced and strategic Category Management professional to manage our technology spend. You will lead a team of several experienced Sourcing- and Partner-Relationship-Managers and will report directly to the global Head of Vendor Management. You optimize vendor relationships and navigate with confidence in dynamically changing, complex market environments.
Lead and coordinate all sub-categories of technology, including, e.g., banking-specific solutions, cloud & other infrastructure, software, market-data, etc.
Set the direction of sub-category strategies ensuring alignment with business strategy, commercial goals, delivery quality, and cost-efficiency targets
Leverage procurement tools and processes to ensure transparency, compliance, and efficiency
Monitor and manage risk exposure inherent to technology-delivery/-supplies; ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
10 years experience in sourcing & procurement, negotiation, contracting, and/or business partner management, with a minimum of 5 years focused on technology or IT procurement
Excellent organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure
Knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing methodologies, and supply chain management best practices as well as proficiency with procurement systems, data analysis tools, and business intelligence platforms
Strategic thinking and visionary mindset with the ability to anticipate market changes and drive innovation
Excellent English communication skills, both orally as well as in writing
Experience in working with a Swiss or European Bank and or Software company
Banking- and/or cybersecurity-regulations-knowledge
Knowledge of sustainability and responsible sourcing practices in technology procurement

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.