Business Process Optimization Principal

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

As the Business Process Optimization Principal youare responsible foridentifying leading and supporting strategic initiatives that improve operational performance across the Operations group.

Reporting to the Head of AI Operations you play a critical role in embedding a culture of continuous improvement by applying Lean Six Sigma and other process excellence methodologies. Your work directly enables our agentic AI strategy: by simplifyingstandardizing andstabilizingprocesses before automation you ensure that AI is applied to the right problems with the right design and with measurable impact.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how operational excellence and AI come together in a regulated client-critical environmentand bybuilding the disciplines tools and rituals that make continuous improvement part of how Operationsworkevery day.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Program leadership & delivery

• Lead and execute Lean Six Sigma projects across Operations to drive operational excellence and measurable business outcomes

• Analyze business processes end-to-end andidentifyopportunities for cost reduction cycle time improvement quality uplift and risk reduction

• Facilitate Kaizen events value stream mapping workshops process walkthroughs and structured problem-solving sessions across Operations teams

• Track and report project progress benefits realization and ROI to senior leadership on a defined cadence

Process excellence & AI readiness

• Partner with the Head of AI Operations and the Ops AI Enablement team to ensure processes are simplified standardized and stabilized before they are automated or augmented with AI

• Translate operational pain points into clearly scoped improvement initiativesdistinguishing between process redesign automation and AI-led opportunities

• Maintain a prioritized pipeline of CI initiatives that complements the AI use case backlog with clear value hypotheses and success metrics

Data measurement & insight

• Collect andanalyzeprocess and performance data using statistical and analytical tools (e.g.Minitab JMP Excel Power BI)

• Develop andmaintainprocess documentation standard operating procedures and control plans to ensure improvements are sustained

• Define andoperatethe measurement framework for CI-baselines targets control limits and reporting that holds up in business and Board-level reviews

Capability building & culture

• Build CI capability across Operations through training coaching and mentoring of Green Belts Yellow Belts and process owners

• Embed a culture of continuous improvement empowering teams toidentify prioritize and implement enhancements in their own areas

• Collaborate cross-functionally withinOperationsand with key groups outside of operations to deliver improvements that stick

• Promote CI ways of working alongside AI-enabled ways of working ensuring the two reinforce rather thancompete with each other

WHAT WE VALUE

Experience & background

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in process improvement operational excellence or transformation roles

• Bachelors degree in engineeringbusinessoperations or a related field

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from an accredited certifying body (ASQ IASSC BQF or equivalent) complemented by a project management certification (PMP Prince2)

• Ability to lead impactful changes in complex cross-functional environments such as financial services professional services or other regulated industries

• Exposure to AI automation or digital transformation programs and an understanding of how CI and AI complement each other

• Experience translating Lean Six Sigma from manufacturing into transactional services or technology-enabled environments is essential.

Capabilities

• Practical command of Lean tools: 5S A3 Kaizen value stream mapping standardized work error proofing takt/cycle time analysis

• Proficiencywith statistical analysis tools (MinitabSigmaXL or equivalent) and confidence interpreting data to drive decisions

• Effective problem-solving facilitation and project management skills with the ability to lead workshops and structured problem-solving sessions

• Advanced communication and stakeholder management capabilities comfortable engaging from the shop floor to senior leadership

• Ability to translate operational complexity into clear narratives prioritization choices and measurable outcomes

Personal profile

• Structured data-driven and outcome-oriented with a bias to action

• Motivated by building lasting capability-not just running projects

• Skilled at working in regulated client-critical environments

• Able to move between strategic framing and practical execution

Key performance indicators

• Number and impact of CI projects completed

• Cost savings and ROI from improvement initiatives

• Quality improvement and defect/error reduction

• Lead time and process cycle time improvements

• Employee engagement in CI activities and growth of belted practitioners across Operations

BENEFITS

• Flexibleworkinghoursand hybrid model - 2daysin theoffice 3daysremote

• Modernoffice(nexttoWilanowskametrostation) withquietzones andergonomicworkstations

• Basesalarywithannualbonusstructure

• Holidayallowanceupon a 2-weekvacation

• OccasionalremoteworkacrossPoland and international optionsavailable(up to 24daysdomestic 20daysinternational peryear-subjecttointernalpolicy)

• Employer-paidMedicover Platinumhealthcarepackage(employee-paidfamilyupgradeavailable)

• Multisportcardwith75%employercontribution

• Unumgrouplifeinsurance(employee-paidupgradeavailable)

• Medicovertravelinsurancefor private trips and global businesstravelinsurance

• Possibilityto join DeutscheBörseGroupSharePlan (eligibleafter1year)

• Possibilitytodevelopyourcareerin an internationalenvironment

• Professionaltrainingandcoursesprovidedby SimCorp

• Integration eventsvolunteeringinitiativesandemployee-ledclubs

Compensationrangesarebeingdisclosedattheinitialstageofcandidateengagement.

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