head of product development - security services

We are seeking for an experienced Head of Product Development to join our Securities Services Team within our Transaction Banking unit.

By joining this role, you’ll be responsible for the enhancement and development of Securities Services products and services as well as for the optimization of Securities Services activities.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Ensure homogeneity, compliance, and efficiency within the Unit’s infrastructure, including systems setup, user roles, procedures, and resource allocation.

• Analyze and coordinate the Unit’s business architecture and infrastructure, proposing and implementing uniform, optimized solutions.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Products & Services, Securities Services Operations, Legal, Organosis) and liaise with regulators and market authorities on new or enhanced product initiatives.

• Lead system and process development efforts, focusing on automation, optimization, and the successful prioritization and implementation of projects.

• Monitor and evaluate product and service performance, including cost-to-revenue efficiency ratios.

• Drive standardization and structuring of Securities Services offerings, ensuring product documentation and processes remain current and aligned with market and regulatory requirements.

You will be a great candidate if you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Banking & Finance, or related field; advanced education or professional certifications are a plus.

• Deep knowledge of Securities Services and Securities Operations policies and procedures.

• Technical expertise in Custodian Services, with strong ability to engage line managers and subject-matter experts on complex technical matters.

• Solid understanding of the bank’s structure, securities products, client segments, and business workflows.

• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to plan, direct, and oversee teams and multiple concurrent projects.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with flexibility in problem-solving and strict adherence to compliance standards.

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

• Technology-driven mindset, using digital platforms to optimize securities services processes. 

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive remuneration. 

• Hybrid work: work-life balance through remote and in-office work.    

• Learning & Development: 

• Access Unlimited Udemy Learnings, international training methodologies 

• Upskilling, Professional development and career guidance from successful executives.    

• Identification and Utilization of Talent Pool through a structured Talent Management process.    

• Wellbeing: 

• Premium Health & Life insurance for you, your partner and/or your family and mental health support.  

• Pension plan to support your plans and future financial expectations.   

• Team building & wellbeing activities.   

• Potential Extra days of annual leave (Winter Bonus).     

• Engage in volunteering activities through our TeamUp program. 

• Extra Benefits:

• Exclusive discounts at partner stores.   

• Staff pricing for banking products.   

• Nursery and summer camp allowance for your little ones.