Secretary General

Vor 7 Tagen

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Schweiz Bank For International Settlements Vollzeit

Secretary General

Purpose of the job:


Responsible for the delivery of high-quality corporate services across the Bank ensuring operational excellence, effective resource management and the development of an enabling environment that supports business innovation.

As a member of the Bank's Executive Committee contributes to the general management of the Bank.

Principal accountabilities:

  • Leads the General Secretariat, overseeing the delivery of corporate services including Finance; Human Resources; Information Technology Services; Corporate Security (physical and cyber), Information Management & Governance, Real Estate and Facility Management, and Meeting Services. Ensures alignment of services with the strategic direction of the Bank, ongoing business development and the evolution of industry standards and practices.
  • Key member of the Bank's senior management team, contributing to Bankwide strategysetting and decisionmaking in the Executive Committee.
  • Formulates, for the decision of the General Manager and the Board of Directors, the Bank's strategy, and policies regarding the provision of corporate services and has a leading role in defining the strategic direction of the BIS in key areas such as HR and technology. Ensures the effective implementation of relevant polices within the Bank.
  • Drives major strategic initiatives and provides leadership for Bankwide change programmes
  • Oversees the planning and coordination of the Bank's budget to ensure the effective allocation of the Bank's resources. Spearheads cost optimisation efforts and promotes costconscious culture.
  • Represents the Bank visàvis central banks, government authorities and other international institutions.
  • Manages, leads and motivates the Department's staff (approx. 200 staff)

Qualifications:

  • Advanced academic degree
  • Close familiarity with the functions, activities, and corporate services of the BIS
  • Proven experience in organisationwide change

Skills:

  • Strong managerial and leadership skills, experience of managing diverse teams and functions
  • Proven strategic leadership
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Highly developed planning and organisational capabilities
  • Excellent English drafting

Work experience:

  • At least 10 years' experience in a visible and senior executive position, with a strong preference for this experience having been gained within a central bank or relevant international financial institution.


In return, we offer the opportunity to work at the hub for central bank cooperation, an intellectually stimulating international setting alongside colleagues from more than 60 countries, and competitive employment conditions.

The BIS is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and strives for diversity among its staff.

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