Agile Solutions Lead - Financial Services

at  EY

EY is the only major professional services firm with a dedicated financial services practice (EY FSO) integrated in the EMEIA region. An international team of over 16.000 professionals is working across borders for our clients in the financial sector: Banking, Insurance, Payment Institutions and Wealth & Asset Management, in all service lines: Consulting, Tax, Transactions and Assurance. As we consider our people as the heart of EY, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Educational Background: Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field (applied economics, commercial engineering, mathematics, applied informatics, etc.) or equivalent through experience.
• Professional Experience: Demonstrate 3 to 8 years of professional experience in consulting and/or the banking sector, showcasing a track record of successful Agile project management.
• Language Proficiency: Exhibit excellent knowledge of business English, French, or Dutch, with strong communication skills.
• Analytical Prowess: Possess strong analytical skills, conceptual thinking, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Team Collaboration: Showcase a strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy, fostering collaboration within cross-functional teams.
• Agile Certifications: Hold certifications such as Agile, Scrum Master, and Product Owner, showcasing a commitment to Agile best practices.
• Leadership: Demonstrate leadership capabilities in driving Agile transformations and effectively leading design workshops.
• Strategic Alignment: Ability to align business and IT on technology-driven initiatives, ensuring cohesive execution of lending sector strategies.

• Lead Agile Transformation: Spearhead the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies across financial services projects, ensuring a seamless transition to Agile practices for the team and stakeholders.
• Product Strategy Development: Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders to contribute to the development and execution of product strategies and roadmaps, aligning them with business goals.
• Continuous Stakeholder Alignment: Ensure continuous alignment with business objectives by fostering collaboration and communication across internal and external stakeholders, including Product Management, Operations, Legal & Compliance, Risk, and IT.
• Design Optimization: Lead design workshops to optimize solutions, facilitating effective communication between business and implementation teams and ensuring alignment with Agile principles.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Analyze and report on data trends relevant to financial services, providing insights for informed decision-making in Agile project environments.
• Innovation and Technology Exploration: Identify and characterize technology exploration initiatives within the financial services sector, staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.