The Operational Excellence Unit has the responsibility to drive operational excellence throughout the Group with a tight focus on the cost governance across the entire operating cost base, coordinate the initiatives related to operational expenses optimization and cost savings, collect and analyze business and operational data from the owner functions, identify levers and initiatives for transformation, leveraging the scale of the Group, capturing synergies, driving service levels, productivity and functional delivery.
This is an opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to manage the delivery one of the most important strategic programs of the Group.
- Manage the team in charge of
- Collecting and analyzing business and operational data
- Identifying opportunities and levers to achieve operational expenses optimization and cost savings
- Monitoring and overseeing the implementation of global and local initiatives
- Manage the relationship with key internal stakeholders both at Group level and Local Entity level to ensure the achievement of the identified initiatives and targets
Must Have
- Degree in fields such as Economics and Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in operations and/or planning & control in the Financial Services industry or in top tier consultancy firms with focus on Financial Services
- Italian and Fluent English are minimum requirements, additional languages (e.g., French, German) will be considered a plus
- Proven track record in managing international teams in the context of complex transformation programs
- Proven track record in managing multiple senior stakeholders in international contexts with challenging targets
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with result-oriented approach
- Sound analytical and problem-solving mindset and skillset
- Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively
- Creativity, ability to challenge the status quo with logical rationale and to identify new opportunities