Business Manager – IT Chief of Staff (Maternity Cover, Fixed-Term)

About the role

Julius Baer is hiring a Business Manager for the IT Chief of Staff function as a temporary maternity cover, on a fixed-term contract. The role ensures continuity of strategic execution, executive governance and organisational activities across the Global Information Technology division. It supports the Global Head of IT and the IT Management Committee (ITMC) in turning strategic priorities into actions, and works closely with Swiss-based leadership and corporate functions on time-critical topics. The position is based in Zurich.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic execution: support the Head of IT and ITMC in steering priorities and transformation initiatives, coordinate them across IT, prepare leadership activities such as townhalls, training and workshops, and deliver executive presentations and management reporting.
• Communications and organisational development: own the IT communication governance, coordinate cross-functional and cross-geographical initiatives, partner with COO functions and Corporate Communications, and drive employee engagement, culture and change initiatives with HR and partners.
• Workforce management: support IT-wide talent pipelines (graduates, interns, working students), coordinate employer branding and external technology presence, and partner with HR and Learning/Academy on workforce development and innovation initiatives.

Required profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Information Technology, Communications or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in a Chief of Staff, business management, strategy, governance, consulting or comparable leadership-support function.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives in a complex, international organisation, with strong stakeholder management and influence skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, communicate at an executive level and present clearly.
• Fluent English; additional languages and experience in culturally diverse environments are an advantage.