Credit Suisse - Process Improvement Analyst

Business Summary:

Group Finance is recruiting a Process Improvement Analyst to join the Process, Tools and Metrics (PTM) team within the Group Finance Information Center.

- The primary objective of this role is to support the reengineering and continuous improvement efforts of GF's planning & analysis processes, by contributing to and leading specific process or technology based initiatives.

- This role will enable the right candidate to display and develop advanced project management and process design skills while utilizing subject matter expertise in the field of financial planning & reporting, as well as regulatory matters such as capital stress testing and legal entity accounting.

Responsibilities:

Manage and own the delivery and execution of Group Finance improvement projects through:

- Analysis of current process activities and performance to identify areas of improvement opportunities

- Assess the benefits of delivering process improvements and provide recommendations on priority of delivery

- Development of detailed business requirements that will be translated into process or technical specifications and solutions through the frequent interaction with business line SMEs and IT

- Act as a key contributor to development of strategic Group Finance solutions

- Provide test management and executions for process and technology solutions to ensure that they meet business requirements

- Manage the communication, training and roll out of solutions to business users

- Closely collaborate with Group Finance process management team to ensure appropriate process documentation is completed

- Engage with key stakeholders in the business and with IT throughout the lifecycle of an initiative

Key Skills Required:

- 3-9 years of professional experience, including 2+ years of project management experience

- Experience in performing an accounting, planning or financial reporting role is an advantage

- Fluent in English

- Knowledge and experience in process analysis, documentation and improvement methodologies; process management or Sigma / Lean qualifications a plus

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills;

- Strong attention to detail

- Enthusiasm for learning

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Able to work independently as well as within a team composed of colleagues based locally and internationally

- Able to work under pressure and multi-task across many initiatives

- Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint and Access (preferred)

- Experience with Business Intelligence tools and techniques (nice to have)

- Knowledge of SharePoint (nice to have)

- University degree or equivalent (preferably in Math, Accounting, Economics or related field))