Business Process Optimization Principal

WHAT MAKES US, US    

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US    

As the Business Process Optimization Principal, you are responsible for identifying, 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 simplifying, standardizing, and stabilizing processes 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 environment and by building the disciplines, tools, and rituals that make continuous improvement part of how Operations work every 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 and identify opportunities 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 initiatives, distinguishing 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 and analyze process and performance data using statistical and analytical tools (e.g. Minitab, JMP, Excel, Power BI)  

• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and control plans to ensure improvements are sustained  

• Define and operate the 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 to identify, prioritize, and implement enhancements in their own areas  

• Collaborate cross-functionally within Operations and 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 than compete with each other 

WHAT WE VALUE    

Experience & background  

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

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, 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 

• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools (Minitab, SigmaXL, 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   

• Flexible working hours and hybrid model - 2 days in the office, 3 days remote   

• Modern office (next to Wilanowska metro station) with quiet zones and ergonomic workstations   

• Base salary with annual bonus structure   

• Holiday allowance upon a 2-week vacation   

• Occasional remote work across Poland and international options available (up to 24 days domestic, 20 days international per year - subject to internal policy)   

• Employer-paid Medicover Platinum healthcare package (employee-paid family upgrade available)   

• Multisport card with 75% employer contribution   

• Unum group life insurance (employee-paid upgrade available)   

• Medicover travel insurance for private trips and global business travel insurance   

• Possibility to join Deutsche Börse Group Share Plan (eligible after 1 year)   

• Possibility to develop your career in an international environment   

• Professional training and courses provided by SimCorp

• Integration events, volunteering initiatives and employee-led clubs   

Compensation ranges are being disclosed at the initial stage of candidate engagement.   

Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp: www.simcorp.com/career   

NEXT STEPS   

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.

If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp and you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above, but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway.

SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks. 

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated. 

WHO WE ARE   

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 4,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, education, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds.

SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.

SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.

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