CHIEF CORPORATE OFFICER - Member of the Management Board Slovenská sporiteľňa (all genders)

The Chief Corporate Officer of Slovenská sporiteľňa organizes and directs the Bank’s overall corporate banking activities in support of the Bank’s strategic and operating goals and objectives.

He/she is responsible for the development and implementation of corporate banking policies, products, and strategies, with accountability for sales, service, risk and operational delivery in line with regulatory requirements. In alignment with the Board of the Bank he/she develops and deploys digital business channels. As a senior officer and member of the Bank’s Management Board, participates in strategic planning and general Bank management activities. Furthermore, the incumbent supports the Erste Group’s Corporate- and business strategy in alignment with the Corporate Board of Erste Group Bank AG. The Chief Corporate Officer signs responsibility for various business streams consistent of around 400 employees.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategy

• As a senior officer and member of the Bank’s Management Board, participates in formulating strategic and operating goals and objectives for the bank
• Develops effective strategies to manage customer relationships, anticipate customer needs and provide a superior quality service to develop Slovenská sporiteľňa as the local market leader
• Manages change and develops improvements to operating models, procedures and practices based on subject matter expertise, Group policies and market best practice 
• Oversees the marketing strategies and works closely with other members of management in the formulation of product policy and pricing decisions
• Develops and implements sales and service strategies; develops sales goals and monitors performance to budget
• Acts as active member of  Group Corporate Board and provides a strong input to foster the empowerment of corporates bank’s strategy
• Positions Slovenská sporiteľňa as a key component into the overall corporate strategy and supports the development of Slovenská sporiteľňa product portfolios, investments and reports in line with EBG Corporate  strategy

Digitalization

• Monitors and ensures alignment with economic, cultural, geographical, procedural and regulatory requirements and ensures that Slovenská sporiteľňa  is front-runner and partner in the development of digital banking
• Maintains a competitive technological edge within the market by recommending new products and strategies
• Cooperates closely with Erste Digital on the further implementation and roll out of IT Banking services throughout Slovenská sporiteľňa

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Contributes to the implementation and monitoring of the application of policies, governance frameworks, procedures, practices and standards to ensure quality, effective risk management and regulatory compliance - ensures full compliance with local & regional banking regulations
• Ensures that tracking and reporting systems are in place to effectively identify customer activities and trends, sales, and transaction volumes to maximize profitability  
• Supports Banking Services & Operations to streamline processes & procedures to drive the company’s effectiveness
• Leadership, Cooperation & Communication
• Provides strong leadership to all Corporate Banking teams Slovenská sporitelňa /Erste Group
• Establishes and maintains a highly effective and efficient personnel-planning, provides continuing development of subordinate managers and staff, conducts periodic performance reviews; identifies training and/or performance needs and ensures appropriate action as well as identifies key players to put the right people into the right positions 
• Puts Diversity and Inclusion within the bank as a top priority
• Represents the Bank through active participation in community and industry activities that promote the Bank’s interests
• In close cooperation with Brand HUB, participates in the development and delivery of public relations and communication programs
• Communicates and adheres to Slovenská sporiteľňa policy and procedures

Desired Candidate Profile

Background

• Proper formal educational background (Relevant University degree, eg. Banking / Finance), the successful candidate should speak English fluently, Slovak/Czech language is an advantage and any other additional language is a plus  
• Proven Track Record of at least 7 years in a similar position (Board or B-1) in the bank/similar corporate banking division or other corporate financial services company
• A proven leader who has a vast experience within the banking sector (specifically in the Corporate -Sector) and is aware of the regulatory directives under which the bank must operate. 
• Fit and Proper as Board Member of a European Bank

Competencies / Skillset

• An innovative partner to the CEO and the Board – he/she should be able to contribute to the organization’s overall strategic vision and goal of long-term value creation. A strong commercial orientation and a proven ability to partner with line managers and operating teams
• An effective communicator, able to deal with various senior stakeholders, understand their positions and have the capacity, confidence and credibility to influence as required. He /she will be capable of employing a ‘no surprises’ approach and be an advocate of open and straight-forward communication. The ideal candidate will possess the poise and gravitas to successfully represent the organization in numerous external forums 
• He/she will have seasoned business judgment, board-level stature, superior conflict management skills, a passion for increasing shareholder value and improving processes across the organization. An exceptional leader with a strong character, personal integrity and a motivator of people and teams
• Robust and straight-forward combined with diplomacy and sensitivity to different points of view. Able to stand his/her ground in a constructive fashion but then commit and support the team decision wholeheartedly
• Strong commercial attitude with a deep interest in the performance of the business and the commercial story behind the numbers
• Experience with working in Agile ecosystems is the advantage 

Personality 

• A well-developed personality, with high energy and drive. Flexible in thinking and responsive to change. Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Able to lead and motivate a team of experienced professionals, influence others at all levels throughout the organization and portray a sense of direction and commitment to the risk team 
• Appreciates of the wider responsibilities of the role to regulators, customers, investors and the market
• Diligent and tenacious; able to overcome obstacles to achieve business objectives.
• Social competence/ personal impact: outstanding by actions, manners and posture - creates a favorable impression of personal credibility, professionalism and integrity; capable of generating enthusiasm
• Lives, communicates and appreciates the high ethic value set of the organization
• Acts as role model for the entire bank according to the bank mission, vision and values 

Erste Group is seeking for future- and client oriented leaders that prove a growth mindset by constantly getting out of the comfort zone and are able to drive change through creating performance impact. Furthermore, we are looking for talent-magnets who grow the organization through impactful people development and -empowerment. We consider the diversity of our employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin color, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin. 

Please send your application either directly to the system or via Email to our Group Head of Talent Acquisition Christian Dorfinger at christian.dorfinger@erstebank.at until February 25th.