Executive Director - Lean Six Sigma - Investment Banking

Key Responsibilities:

Process Transformation & Innovation:

- Lead end-to-end process redesign initiatives across financial Controllership operations, managing large-scale, cross functional initiatives that touch multiple geographies, business units and stakeholder groups to standardise workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.

- Architect scalable operating models that support business growth while reducing complexity & operational risk

- Champion automation & digital transformation leveraging RPA, AI/ML, and intelligent workflow solutions

- Establish PPE governance frameworks with clear ownership, controls, & performance metrics

- Drive standardisation & harmonisation of processes across regions & business units

- Drive technology enablement and integration across a complex systems landscape including SAP, non-SAP ERP applications, and emerging AI solutions, ensuring seamless data flow and process automation that reduces manual effort and strengthens controls.

- Pioneer the adoption of Agent AI and intelligent automation within controllership processes, evaluating use cases, managing implementation, and realizing measurable benefits in efficiency, accuracy, and strategic value delivery.

Operational Excellence & Quality Management

- Spearhead financial reporting transformation initiatives, streamlining reporting processes and leveraging automation to deliver timely, accurate insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization.

- Design & implement comprehensive quality assurance frameworks with zero-defect mindset - Deploy Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variation, & optimise resource utilization - Build continuous improvement culture through kaizen events, process mining, & root cause analysis

- Operationalise KPI dashboards & real-time monitoring capabilities for proactive issue resolution - Lead defect prevention programs & implement mistake-proofing techniques across critical processes

Experience & Expertise:

- 20+ years in finance operations, with 5+ years leading operational excellence or transformation programs

- Proven track record delivering large-scale process transformation in banking or financial services

- Deep domain expertise across multiple finance functions (Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax)

- Hands-on experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping)

- Demonstrated success implementing automation solutions (RPA, workflow tools, AI-enabled platforms) - Strong understanding of regulatory environment and compliance requirements in banking

Skills and Experience:

Technical & Analytical Skills

- Expert in process mapping, analysis, and redesign using tools like ARIS, Signavio, or Celonis

- Proficient in data analytics and visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx)

- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and finance technology ecosystem

- Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches)

- Advanced Excel and data manipulation capabilities for complex analysis