We are looking for an IT Team Leader (local contract) to work within the Corporate Investment Banking and Asset Wealth Management (CIB and AWM) teams in Porto. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic IT Team Leader to join our Business Support and Monitoring team in Porto, focusing on the specialized area of Post-Trade Fixed Income (FI) Foreign Exchange (FX) and Equities. This role is crucial for managing and optimizing our front-to-back support across various critical applications.
Reporting to the Manager of Business Support and Monitoring Portugal, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of our post-trade processes and platforms such as Murex, Summit and Sophis as well as custom in-house applications. These platforms are critical for the trading and processing of various financial instruments, including FX, bonds and Equities, enabling complex transactions and risk management for our clients. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both strong technical acumen and excellent people management skills, with opportunities to contribute operationally while developing your team.
This opportunity is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a challenging environment, is passionate about continuous improvement, and is eager to foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
· Team Leadership & Development:
- Supervise, coach, and develop a specialized team within Post-Trade FI FX/Equities, ensuring performance and motivation through on-the-job training and guidance.
- Manage all Talent Management processes, including Annual Performance Reviews, Career Conversations, Talent Reviews, and Training plans, in alignment with HR guidelines.
- Plan and manage team resources, including vacation planning and absence management.
- Participate in recruitment activities for new team members, collaborating with HR and ensuring seamless onboarding.
· Operational Excellence & Compliance:
- Monitor and ensure team compliance with objectives, proposing corrective actions to align with company and area goals.
- Coordinate operational and technical activities, allocating tasks and ensuring smooth workflow for a specialized team.
- Contribute operational expertise to enhance business solutions and team know-how.
- Ensure the quality and compliance of work developed by the area, adhering to organizational norms and standards.
- Ensure service continuity and operational readiness for all supported applications.
· Strategic Contribution & Project Involvement:
- Support the direct Manager in defining and implementing strategic actions to meet Business Unit goals.
- Participate in projects related to your area of expertise, focusing on continuous improvement and skill development.
- Identify and propose actions to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Contribute to the sourcing strategy and process for IT profiles, fostering collaboration between external/internal suppliers and managers.
· Stakeholder Management & Communication:
- Provide regular quantitative and qualitative updates to Management through periodic reports.
- Participate in internal and external meetings, representing the area and building cooperative relationships with various stakeholders.
- Act as a champion of Natixis values and culture, influencing your team and fostering strong communication.