Senior Manager Data and Intelligence Unit

UniCreditSofia, Sofia-CapitalOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 4 hours ago

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About this role

At UniCredit, we explore bold, innovative ideas, delivering products and solutions that enable people to live more successful and fulfilling lives. Our ambition is to be the Bank for Europe's future - and we look for people who are willing to walk with us in this direction. To be an example in applying the principles of diversity and equity and in creating an inclusive environment for all is key for the relationships and processes we build. Our business creates investments, resources, and new opportunities that drive our employees' growth by providing a unique and dynamic professional journey. We want you to bring your talents and strengths to the team and create a meaningful career that gives back as much as you achieve.

- Manage in-house Data Platforms and BI Applications development and integration of new applications/interfaces with existent application portfolio in compliance with the business requirements;
- Coordinate with business structures and these in Digital and Information the scope and priorities for new developments and application integrations ensuring on time assessment of the scope, planning and escalation wherever needed.
- Lead the IT related topics for Data Governance and Data-related Regulations – ensure smooth adoption, good organization and structural adoption of the Data-related frameworks in compliance with Unicredit regulations and best practices;
- Coordinate the implementation of new Data-related applications and ensure the availability of required software operating procedures and manuals.
- Allocate and ensure that the resources in the unit are best utilized in accordance to the specified priorities;
- Manage processes for test preparation and execution, related with reporting applications;
- Ensure that following and adaptation of the SDLC to guarantee consistency and reliability in the SW development and maintenance processes in the Bank in accordance with the new technologies and automation capabilities;
- Monitor the development and application/interface integration within the IT projects and takes corrective and preventive actions in case they tend to deviate from the project targets;
- Organize the recruiting process and the annual staff performance evaluation and apportion in the structure;
- Ensure that the employees in the unit develop and maintain well balanced functional and technological competences for used applications/interfaces and SW technologies;
- Manage and supports the development of the structure staff, identifies needs for staff training and takes relevant steps in this direction;
- Support and manage knowledge and skills transfers between substructures entrusted to him/her.

- Master degree in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field;
- At least 5 years cross-functional experience in development and integration of complex business IT applications in the Data area.
- Software engineering experience in Data or AI field at least 2 years.
- Managerial experience at least 4 years as a middle manager in IT function in Banking/Financial sector
- Very good level of written and spoken technical and business English;
- To have professional level of knowledge about the enterprise data technologies, AI and Financial regulations as well as their implementation in financial institutions;
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, result oriented;
- Team work and cooperation attitude.

• Christmas bonus; • Performance bonuses; • Food vouchers; • Preferential terms on loans; • 25 days holiday leave; • Аdditional holiday leave and birthday gift; • Additional day-off for volunteering; • Refer-A-Friend Program; • Flexible working hours & work from home options; • Additional health and life insurance; • MultiSport cards and fitness centers in our Head offices; • Corporate recreational facilities; • and many more.

UniCredit is a pan-European leading commercial bank providing best-in-class solutions and services across Italy, Germany, Austria, and Central and Eastern Europe. Our Vision is to be the Bank for Europe's Future. Our Purpose is to Empower Communities to Progress, delivering the best-in-class products and services for all stakeholders, unleashing the potential of our people and our clients across Europe. We serve over 20 million clients, supported by three Group product factories — Corporate, Individual and Payment Solutions — that ensure best-in-class expertise and scalable solutions across all markets. Our integrated model combines local proximity, deep client understanding and Group-wide capabilities, enabling seamless service and outstanding client experience. Digitalisation, operational excellence and a strong commitment to ESG principles underpin our journey, helping us deliver sustainable long-term value for clients, communities, employees and shareholders. Our shared Culture unites our people across all countries, empowering teamwork, driven execution and ambition through Ownership, Integrity and Caring.