Ikano Bank – Leader for B2B Product Team
Step into a Key Role in Our Digital Transformation – As leader for our B2B Product Team
Together we create solutions that simplify life for the many people
At Ikano Bank, we thrive on values and collaboration. Join us in making a difference.
At Ikano Bank, our core values – common sense and simplicity, working together, and daring to be different – guide us in everything we do. We operate on fair terms – for our clients, our customers, and ourselves.
With our roots in IKEA and founded by Ingvar Kamprad, we combine entrepreneurial drive with a strong purpose – to create possibilities for better living.
We are now on an exciting digitalisation journey, transforming the way we work and deliver value to customers. As our new B2B Portfolio Manager, you will take on a critical leadership role in shaping and driving the future of our B2B offerings.
Your Role – Lead, Transform, Deliver
In this role you will lead a cross-functional team responsible for the development, delivery, and performance of our B2B product portfolio – including leasing and factoring solutions.
You will be at the center of our digital evolution, ensuring our product offerings are not only competitive and compliant, but also digitally scalable and aligned with the needs of the modern B2B customer.
You will lead strategic product direction, operational delivery, manage supplier relationships, and play a key part in how we innovate and optimise through low/no-code configuration. You will also act as senior counterpart and contract owner for key third-party vendors.
Your Responsibilities
- Strategic and operational leadership of Ikano Bank’s B2B products
- Lead and develop a cross-functional team (product managers and configuration specialists)
- Define and execute the B2B product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy
- Ensure high-quality and compliant delivery of products in-market
- Own supplier relationships and manage third-party contracts, governance, and service requests
- Drive incremental product updates, prioritising regulatory, risk, and lifecycle changes
- Perform product reviews, risk processes, and financial follow-up
- Expand our approach to configuration and low-code/no-code development
- Collaborate across the bank’s value stream, driving alignment and stakeholder engagement
- Shape and support the delivery of new products and continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Proven ability to lead change and establish new ways of working
- Customer and commercial mindset with a focus on delivering value
- Operational risk and compliance understanding
- Commercial acumen when managing third-party relationships
- Deep understanding of B2B banking products, especially leasing and factoring
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience in product portfolio management and structured delivery models
- Ability to lead under pressure and support team growth through change
Your Background
- 10+ years of relevant experience within financial services and change management
- Proven track record within B2B product development
- Experience in supplier and contract management
- Experience leading through complex transformations and change initiatives
Location & Application
This position is based at our head office in Sundbyberg and is a full-time employment.
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· Petra Alwén, Senior Consultant – petra.alwen@academicsearch.se
· Lukas Grönroos, Senior Researcher – lukas.gronroos@academicsearch.se
We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!
