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BNP Paribas

Jan 9, 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Lisbon

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master’s degree, 6+ years' experience in enablers initiatives, Lean practice, change management, training, strong communication skills, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus.
  • You will lead training on Continuous Improvement, coach managers, foster a CI culture, support strategy development, manage stakeholder relations, and evolve tools and best practices.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in management, Finance, Economics or Engineering
  • Excellent command of English. French is a plus
  • At least 6 years of experience in leading enablers initiatives, including learning & development
  • Proven experience in Lean methods and tools
  • Proven experienced in change management methods and practices
  • Facilitation skills
  • Robust skills in building and delivering trainings and providing coaching sessions
  • Leadership: Capacity to bring together different stakeholders’ visions and have them converge towards the same common target and get their full buy-in
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the business
  • Listening skills
  • Team player, ability to work cross functionally for the general interest of the organisation
  • Sense of priority: capacity to draw the line between important and secondary matters and switch between macroscopic and detailed issues permanently
  • Pragmatic
  • Previous experience within CIB Operations or exposure to their processes will be a key asset
  • Experience in team management is a plus
  • Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification would be a key asset

Responsibilities

  • Lead training and coaching initiatives using Continuous Improvement Programme approach and tools
  • Create trainings, certifications and awareness sessions on Continuous Improvement
  • Coach managers in post training follow-up to ensure a complete understanding of Continuous Improvement principles and tools and their concrete application in managing BAU activities (performance & activity management, workload & capacity planning, problem solving, etc.)
  • Spread Continuous Improvement culture in the organization
  • Coordinate and execute specific aspects of the framework: Reporting, stakeholder management, change management, resolving issues and ensuring high quality of deliverables
  • Support beneficiary teams in developing their enabling strategy, by supporting and coaching the ambassadors community, idea generation programs and specific training and certification programs
  • Liaise with the community specialist to design and maintain a global Continuous Improvement
  • Evolve the toolsets and best practices and contribute to the development of the overall Continuous Improvement program locally and globally
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert about Continuous improvement and support organization as need be

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Continuous Improvement Coach/Trainer at BNP Paribas?

The Continuous Improvement Coach/Trainer acts as an internal consultant, leading training and coaching initiatives, promoting Continuous Improvement culture, and ensuring the effective application of Continuous Improvement principles within the organization.

Where is the Continuous Improvement Coach/Trainer position based?

The position is based in Lisbon, with some potential for overseas travel as required by business needs.

What are the main responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Coach/Trainer?

Key responsibilities include leading training initiatives, coaching managers, spreading Continuous Improvement culture, coordinating aspects of the framework, and acting as a Subject Matter Expert on Continuous Improvement.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Master's degree in management, Finance, Economics, or Engineering is required, along with at least 6 years of experience in leading initiatives related to learning & development.

Is knowledge of Lean methods necessary for this position?

Yes, proven experience in Lean methods and tools is essential for the Continuous Improvement Coach/Trainer role.

Are language skills important for this role?

Yes, an excellent command of English is required, and proficiency in French is considered a plus.

How important is team management experience for this job?

Previous experience in team management is a plus but not a mandatory requirement for the role.

Is a Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification beneficial for applying to this role?

Yes, a Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification would be a key asset for candidates applying for the Continuous Improvement Coach/Trainer position.

What kind of work culture does BNP Paribas promote?

BNP Paribas promotes a work culture that emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and work/life balance, encouraging employees to integrate their personal lives with their work commitments.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within the organization?

Yes, the Continuous Improvement Coach/Trainer role provides a solid foundation and knowledge to take on other key roles within the organization in the future.

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BNP Paribas

The bank for a changing world

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1848
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

more than 190,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and Investment & Protection Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.