Natixis is a French multinational financial services firm specialized in asset & wealth management, corporate & investment banking, insurance and payments. A subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France through its two retail banking networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne, Natixis counts nearly 16,000 employees across 38 countries. 

As Natixis Innovation Hub, Natixis in Portugal mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the bank’s business, operations and work culture, being 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. 

We are looking for an IT Team Leader (local contract) to work within the Corporate Investment Banking team in Porto. Reporting directly to the Production Application Manager of the CIB & AWM business unit in Porto, and functionally attached to the manager in Paris, you will oversee production activities for several perimeters. This role is a crucial one in the implementation of new projects as well as in maintaining the expected level on the application services already in place. We look for someone ready to take on this challenge with a teamwork approach, a mindset focused on sharing and boosting collective efficiency. A curious and autonomous leader, attentive to the technical aspects of new technologies, ready to both share and integrate knowledge and experiences. 

Main Tasks & Responsibilities: 

• Solid experience leading Production teams; 

• Managing the day-to-day activities of the team and act as a facilitator with different teams; 

• Monitor and improve change and incident management process; 

• Conduct and ensure DRP exercise for critical applications; 

• Identify and implement standards, best practices and methodologies in the team; 

• Ensure operational conditions for the maintenance activities of all applications concerned; 

• Ensure the continuity of services; 

• Motivating the team to achieve performance goals; 

• Developing and implementing a timeline to achieve targets; 

• Empower team members with skills to improve their confidence, product knowledge, and communication skills; 

• Define career plans, in cooperation with the local HR team; 

• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback; 

• Define strategies with management for the development of the activities locally; 

• Define objectives and monitor their achievement; 

• Plan, build and follow-up on training needs and plans, aligned with the local HR team; 

• Ensure that all the activities are aligned with the business strategy; 

Main Requirements: 

• Higher education in Computer Science, Engineering or similar; 

• Solid experience in team management and change management; 

• Good understanding of IT Infrastructure & Development concepts; 

• Experience managing strategical, transversal and complex IT projects; 

• Experience working with multicultural teams, in international environments; 

• Experience in Banking & Finance will be a plus; 

• Fluent level of English  

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written; 

• Ability to effectively manage and communicate with different stakeholders; 

• Assertive personality with good negotiation skills; 

• Strong sense of commitment and ability to pass on the culture and values of the company. 

At Natixis, we are committed to fostering a working environment where each and every one of our people is treated with dignity and respect and where every voice is heard. Our differences make us collectively stronger and are a source of fulfilment, innovation and performance. 

In the framework of its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, Natixis in Portugal has implemented a Blind CV Screening process, with the purpose of reducing hiring bias. A blind CV excludes any personal details which refer to the applicant’s gender, age or ethnicity. When applying for our positions, please submit a blind CV, that is, with no picture, name, gender, age, nationality, ethnicity and address. Your personal statement, work experience, courses and certifications, education, skills and contact information is what matters to us. 

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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.