About the Role
We are seeking a senior leader to head our Asset Management Public Investments Tech team.
As Head AM Public Investments Tech, you will:
* Oversee the Asset Management transactional application landscape, ensuring reliable, secure, and timely end-to-end processing, including 24/7 support.
* IT Application Ownership of 60+ applications, including BlackRock Aladdin and S&P Markit EDM.
* Manage IT Application Management & Governance, running CABs, vendor, and stakeholder management.
* Steer the strategic re-platforming of the end-to-end batch processing.
* Develop strategies for future end-to-end application landscapes.
* Lead and further develop a team of Applications managers and Production support, mainly based in Bratislava.
About the Team
Swiss Re Asset Management manages over USD 100 billion in assets. We're transforming our application portfolio architecture with cognitive computing, smart analytics, and machine learning. This change impacts distribution, investment processes, and administration. Our Asset Management CTO leads this transformation with an innovative spirit and out-of-the-box thinking.
About You
You'll have an innovative, driven, and collaborative mindset, adapting to a fast-changing environment. Proactive and hands-on, you'll be a fast learner with a well-organized, rigorous, and structured approach to problem-solving.
* University degree in computer science or a comparable technical field.
* Highly experienced in Asset Management Application landscapes (BlackRock Aladdin and S&P Markit EDM preferred) and how products work operationally end-to-end.
* Sound understanding of Financial Markets products, such as key attributes of securities and derivatives products.
* Deep technical expertise, preferably with a cloud-native tech stack background.
* Solid architectural understanding and vision to steer the future of our end-to-end processing.
* Proven leadership skills, balancing strategic thinking and innovation with execution focus and operational resilience.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is a leading provider of reinsurance, insurance, and other risk transfer solutions. We anticipate and manage various risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Our success depends on building an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.