Natixis in Portugal is fully integrated in the global organization of Natixis, a French multinational financial services firm specialized in Asset & Wealth Management, Corporate & Investment Banking, Insurance and Payments. A subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, Natixis counts nearly 16.000 employees across 38 countries.

Based in Porto, Natixis Centre of Expertise mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the bank’s business, operations and work culture worldwide, as a key driver of the company’s culture of agility and innovation. Teams of IT and Banking Support Activities work in an integrated, inclusive and transversal way, supporting all the business lines and country platforms.

Natixis in Portugal is the best combination of a “start-up mindset” with a large, solid structure. Its unique culture gives true meaning to a “beyond banking” personality: to be a real entrepreneur, self-challenging, ever striving to excel and go that extra mile.

Reporting to Managing Director and the Global Head of the CIO CIB Business Unit (B.U.) in Paris, will have the full accountability for the management of the IT team in its respective Business Area in Porto. This function comprises typically the management of a team of 300 associates, including Developers, Business Analysts and Team Managers with overall accountability for the IT activities in the area of Corporate and Investment Banking in our Center of Expertise in Porto.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact in one of the fastest-growing companies in Porto, combining a tech casual environment with the solidity of an international bank, then check the detail about the position below:

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

·       Manage the Porto Business Unit driving its leadership within the B.U. setting the goals, following up and developing talent for the whole group. Inspire the group to go beyond by focusing on bringing value-added to business while having people in the center of the strategy.

·       Be the key person between Paris and Porto management teams:

o   Member of the global steering committee of the B.U.

o   Be pro-active to seek for added value perimeters/projects assigned to Porto teams and more globally to the whole Business Unit

o   Be proactive in continuous improvement effort and transformation of IT practices and processes

o   Seek for operational excellence

o   Providing an overview of the B.U. operation in Porto (sourcing, workload, job content, main achievements and transversal initiatives, etc.)

o   Anticipate, raise issues, propose solutions and be an actor for problem solving

o   Take part, when relevant, to specific actions carried out by the global B.U.

o   Take part of the budget management, focusing on the Porto part in close connection with Paris heads of Domains

·       Be part of the Porto Management Team

o   Share with other local B.U. managers common topics/concerns and contribute to their resolution

o   Take part of specific initiatives covering the whole Porto perimeter

o   Collaborate with Porto Support functions (HR, Finance) for your perimeter

o   Participate, personally or involving members of your business unit to the construction of partnerships with local Universities and R&D entities

·       Be responsible of the local sourcing for the B.U.

o   Comply to the requirements and the budget, making the most of the local IT market and the various sourcing channels available (direct hiring, sourcing companies, service centers…)

o   Ensure Paris requirements are aligned to local IT market

Main Requirements:

·       Solid experience (min. 10 years) in management of IT teams and global IT Projects;

·       Degree in STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics) or Social Studies with experience in IT field;

·       English at professional level;

·       Track record on leading large teams in a successful way using state-of-the-art leadership approaches;

·       Experience in Banking industry (preferably Corporate & Investment Banking), managing complex IT environments and/or nearshoring activities;

·       Knowledge of French would be a plus.

Early morning. Campo 24 de Agosto. In 4 minutes, you are clocking in at the office. After grabbing a cup of coffee and fresh fruit, pick up your laptop and choose your spot for the day. It's going to be a busy one: French class before lunch and, just after, quick medical appointment at Natixis doctor's office.
 
Lunch break. Outside in the big terrace (look at your crops at the Urban Garden; ready to harvest!) or, if you feel like stretching your legs, walk downtown to grab lunch.
 
Back inside. Quick sprint review (working together anywhere means virtual happy birthday to that colleague in Paris that just turned 35). The afternoon went flying (tasks, reports, calls, some jokes with your teammates). End it on a high note: just one PlayStation game or the final match for that ping-pong tournament.
 
Tomorrow, you complete that certified technical training and the day after, you will work from home, taking advantage to finally do that online course on Udemy. Once you are done with your tasks for the day, you can visit the office for a board games session or show up at the rehearsal of one of Natixis bands. If that is too steady for you, meet your colleagues to surf some waves or join them in a football match.