Head of Process Architecture & Policy Management

Join our team as the Head of Process Architecture & Policy Management. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for the institution's overarching process landscape and enterprise architecture. You will ensure compliance with German regulatory requirements and drive continuous process improvements, digitalization, and standardization of workflows across all business units. You will also act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors and oversee the administration and utilization of Business Process Management software.

• Leiten der organisatorischen und verfahrenstechnischen Governance, einschließlich der Verantwortung für die übergreifende Prozesslandschaft und Unternehmensarchitektur.
• Sicherstellen, dass alle Unternehmensrichtlinien, Verfahren und internen Kontrollen den deutschen regulatorischen Anforderungen entsprechen, insbesondere BaFin und MaRisk.
• Identifizieren von Engpässen, Ineffizienzen und Risiken in bestehenden Arbeitsabläufen und Führen von bereichsübergreifenden Initiativen zur Neugestaltung und Optimierung von Prozessen.
• Strong background in Business Process Management (BPM) methodologies and enterprise architecture. High proficiency in process modeling standards (e.g., BPMN 2.0)
• Comfortable working with AI tools, thinking critically about AI outputs, and contributing to a culture of responsible AI use. We expect you to demonstrate comfort with AI-assisted workflows and a willingness to continuously develop their AI capabilities as the technology evolves
• Deep, provable expertise in the German banking regulatory environment, with a highly specialized focus on MaRisk (Mindestanforderungen an das Risikomanagement), particularly regarding the Schriftlich fixierte Ordnung (SfO)
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory or technical concepts into clear, actionable language for diverse stakeholders (ranging from developers to Board members)
• Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities and scope of role will range. We don’t care much about fancy titles, but rather about real personal and professional development, as laid out in our learning framework. Let’s figure together out how you can contribute to our team
• Fluent in both German (mandatory for regulatory documentation) and English (written and spoken)
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Informatics, or a Bachelor with related additional trainings in the related fields
• Proven track record of applying process optimization methodologies such as Lean Management or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt certification is a strong plus)
• Ability to uphold regulatory standards and enforce policy adherence across all levels of the organization with diplomacy and firmness
• Strong emotional intelligence to guide a team, manage resistance to change, and foster a collaborative work environment
• Solid understanding of process automation tools, IT architecture, and digital transformation within the financial sector
• While job ads usually paint an ideal picture of a candidate, studies show that most applicants meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Unfortunately, many promising candidates tend to apply only if they meet all the criteria. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single item in the job description, please contact us anyway. We'd love to talk with you and find out if you might be a good fit for us