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Swiss Life Asset Managers is the 3rd largest Asset Manager in Switzerland and a leading Real Estate Manager in Europe. In the context of Swiss Life Asset Managers' growth strategy, the continued development and digitalization of its business model and platforms are key for success which is why Swiss Life Asset Managers' Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is hiring an IT Strategy Consultant.

At Swiss Life Asset Managers you will contribute your own talent and expertise in a motivated and flexible working environment. You will take on a high degree of responsibility and master demanding challenges independently, with the scope to express yourself in cooperation with professional teams.

Working at Swiss Life Asset Managers is a dynamic experience in a stable environment. Our employees make the difference. People count. Flexible working models will enable you to reconcile your professional and personal ambitions.

Your area of responsibility

• Plan and execute the Swiss Life Asset Managers (SLAM) annual IT strategy process for all country and business units in alignment with SLAM business strategy cycle


• Support the individual SLAM country, business and IT units in IT strategy development


• Facilitate and advise on the articulation and prioritization of strategic IT initiatives in close collaboration with SLAM's senior business and IT management


• Establish a strategic project portfolio management discipline to measure and steer SLAM's IT strategy implementation


• Initiate and manage strategic projects during inception/initiation phase


• Support the CTO in preparing management committees, workshops and communication measures

Your profile

• University degree in Information Technology and/or Business Administration


• At least three years of practical experience in strategy development with financial institution or with a leading consulting company


• Very good knowledge of the financial services industry (banking, asset management)


• Passion and knowledge about new technologies (e.g., AI, Blockchain) and the relevant FinTech and PropTech landscape


• Very good understanding of the regulatory environment for financial institutions


• Relevant experience in project and project portfolio management


• Outstanding analytical and conceptual skills as well as structured work habits


• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, cross-divisional thinker with very good communication skills


• Quick learner, willing to take on new challenges


• Diplomatic tact and winning personality


• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written), French a bonus