About Us

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.

We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 27 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit and the positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group.

Your role

Bank J. Safra Sarasin is seeking to extend their global process excellence (PEX) team. This team targets to improve performance of the Bank’s core processes by utilizing best-of-breed improvement methodologies and by leveraging technology. In this senior position you will have a regular exposure to our top management.

Your responsibilities

• Identify opportunities with potential to significantly improve performance processes in back office and support functions
• Lead and own multi-disciplinary process improvement initiatives, typically with a complete front-to-back scope from the idea to implementation
• Align solutions with our international locations to ensure process improvements are standardized and can be applied globally across the group
• Collaborate with functional experts (across departments) to identify root causes and opportunities, and balance requirements of stakeholders to design the best process for the bank
• In case of technology enhancements write specifications/requirements, ensure testing, training, and communication to stakeholders
• Drive change and monitor process performance after implementation

Your profile

• University/higher education degree. At least 8 years’ experience within the financial sector, preferably Private Banking
• Significant experience in streamlining and automating bank processes - ideally back office processes
• Expected to have a qualified opinion, and lead key PEX principles by example. High intrinsic motivation, ability to energize and mobilize others for the cause
• Broad know how of private banking processes and products, good conceptual and analytical skills coupled with pragmatic problem solving skills and hands-on implementation attitude
• Experience in applying process improvement methodologies and good project management skills
• Experience in business analysis and writing IT specifications; experience with Avaloq Core Banking system desired
• Experience in applying methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma and overall project management methods
• Excellent verbal and writing skills in English and German

Agencies, please note that only direct applications will be considered.

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