Associate Director: Process Improvement Specialist
Title: Associate Director; Process Improvement / Lean Location: London/Remote Salary: £70-75,000 plus bonus and benefits Reference: KRS215195 Global Investment and Wealth Manager seeks to attract an accomplished Process Improvement Specialist with strong Lean/Six Sigma background to join the firm's transformation senior management team as Associate Director. The firm is undertaking a multi-year process improvement journey and are expanding our operational excellence team to drive process optimisation and digitalisation activities. This role will be central in leading process improvement initiatives, owning end-to-end projects as part of the wider operational excellence programme. Reporting to the Head of Operational Excellence, the successful candidate will be tasked with collaborating with business and IT teams to identify, assess and implement process improvements across the business. Responsibilities Document and analyse current processes: Document and examine existing processes, including the collection and visualisation of data, to identify inefficiencies and improvement potentialPropose and implement solutions: Utilise process improvement techniques to develop and propose solutions to improve processes and oversee their implementationManage end to end improvement projects: Lead and manage projects aimed at improving process efficiencyMaintain stakeholder relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the business and IT teamsWorking with Low Code/ Automation team: Interface with low code team to digitalise processes and develop process technology solutionsPromoting continuous improvement: Promote the benefits of continuous improvement throughout the businessCoaching and training: coach and train business teams on process improvement methodologies and best practices Experience, Skills and Competencies Required Proven experience working collaboratively within a cross-functional, global working environmentComfortable collecting and analysing data to identify opportunities for process improvementPassion for continuous improvement and leading changeConsultancy background preferredExperience in Financial Services preferredExperience documenting complex processes (BPMN desired)Ability to use data analysis and visualisation software to analyse process and operational performanceCommercially minded and proficient in business case developmentSelf-starter who can manage end to end improvement projects with autonomyLean Six Sigma black belt or similar process improvement qualificationWorking knowledge of low code and automation technologies such as MS Power Platform or UI Path desirable Interested? Apply without delay to Investigo to be considered.
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