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• Lead the development and execution of the company's strategic planning process.
• Conduct comprehensive market, industry, and competitive analysis to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Develop long-term strategic plans and roadmaps, aligning with corporate objectives.
• Work with senior leadership to set strategic priorities and resource allocation.
• Translate strategic plans into actionable initiatives and measurable key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor progress against strategic goals and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and discussions with executive teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare strategic reports, presentations, and business cases for senior management and the board.
• Identify potential mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and business models relevant to the company's future.

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Significant experience (8+ years) in strategic planning, corporate strategy, or management consulting, preferably in a senior role.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful corporate strategies.
• Expertise in market research, competitive intelligence, financial analysis, and scenario planning.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in managing complex projects and driving organisational change.
• Familiarity with working in a hybrid work model.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to foster collaboration.
• High level of business acumen and understanding of diverse business functions.

• Develop and articulate the company's overall strategic direction, ensuring alignment with market opportunities and organizational capabilities.
• Lead the annual strategic planning process, working with business units to set goals and establish performance metrics.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessments to identify potential threats and opportunities.
• Evaluate and recommend strategic initiatives, including potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and new market entries.
• Develop business cases and financial models to support strategic recommendations.
• Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring accountability and progress tracking.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and the Board of Directors on strategic matters.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking and innovation throughout the organization.
• Manage a team of strategic analysts and planners, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Communicate the company's strategy effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead the formulation, development, and implementation of the organization's strategic plan.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, industry analysis, and competitive intelligence gathering.
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and potential threats to the business.
• Develop strategic frameworks, business cases, and long-range financial forecasts.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and departmental heads to align strategies with operational plans.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track strategic progress.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and cross-functional team meetings.
• Communicate strategic initiatives effectively across the organization.
• Monitor the execution of strategic plans and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, corporate development, or management consulting.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing complex corporate strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing change initiatives.
• Familiarity with various strategic planning frameworks and tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

• Develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Oversee and manage all day-to-day operational activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead and mentor a team of operations managers and staff, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Optimise supply chain management, procurement processes, and inventory control.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across all operational areas.
• Drive initiatives for process improvement, automation, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage operational budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and business partners.
• Report on operational performance to senior leadership and the board of directors.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and execution of operational initiatives.
• Proven experience in optimizing supply chains, improving efficiency, and reducing costs.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of operational best practices and industry trends.
• Experience with ERP systems and other operational software.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.

• Developing and articulating the company's overarching strategic plan, aligning it with market trends, competitive landscape, and internal capabilities.
• Identifying, evaluating, and pursuing strategic growth opportunities, including M&A targets, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
• Leading the due diligence process for potential transactions, including financial modelling, valuation, risk assessment, and integration planning.
• Managing relationships with investment banks, advisors, and potential partners.
• Collaborating closely with the executive leadership team and board of directors to ensure strategic alignment and facilitate decision-making.
• Monitoring the competitive environment and macro-economic factors, providing timely insights and recommendations.
• Developing key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and success of strategic initiatives.
• Preparing comprehensive reports, presentations, and recommendations for the board and executive team.
• Overseeing the annual strategic planning and budgeting process.
• Building and leading a high-performing strategic planning and corporate development team.

• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related business field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting, with a strong focus on financial services.
• Demonstrated experience in originating, structuring, and executing M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Expertise in financial modelling, valuation techniques, and due diligence processes.
• Proven ability to develop and implement long-term corporate strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience presenting to and advising C-suite executives and boards of directors.

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. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Management Officer (PMO) to join our Edinburgh office and support our Project Delivery team across various organizational topics. Working with the Programme Manager, you will oversee and augment project governance and operational efficiency, plus financial, resource and capacity management.

• Provide efficient and detail-oriented support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and controlling processes.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance and Controlling teams.
• Support the onboarding of new team members.
• Prepare project documentation such as presentations, project packs and reports.
• Support auditing processes.

• Proven track record working as a PMO demonstrating organisation skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders using strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to established goals and timelines.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office products.

It would be a real bonus if you have:

• Experience working in the banking and financial services environment.
• Exposure to using Jira and Confluence.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certifications.
• ITIL certificates.
• German language skills (B2 Level+).

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.

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations. 

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• Develop, curate, and manage digital curriculum resources and learning materials for early years programs.
• Design and implement engaging online learning activities and experiences for young children.
• Provide remote support, training, and mentorship to early years educators utilizing digital platforms.
• Develop strategies for effective parent engagement and communication in a remote context.
• Oversee the quality and effectiveness of remote early learning programs, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
• Analyze program data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technology specialists and curriculum developers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safeguarding policies and procedures for online environments.
• Stay current with best practices in early childhood education and digital pedagogy.
• Lead virtual team meetings and contribute to strategic planning for remote educational offerings.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in early years settings.
• Proven experience in curriculum development and program design for early childhood.
• Demonstrated expertise in utilizing digital learning platforms and tools for remote education.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and pedagogical approaches for young learners.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, particularly in a virtual setting.
• Experience in leading or mentoring educational teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain organization in a remote work environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding best practices for online child interaction.
• Proficiency in creating engaging digital content is a strong asset.