Team Leader - Access Management

Company Description

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.

Natixis in Portugal is part of the Global Financial Services division, where it applies technology for the development of financial expertise in its two global business lines – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – and, transversally, for the entities of Groupe BPCE.

The Centre of Expertise, based in Porto, currently has more than 2,400 employees from over 30 nationalities, organised in three main departments: Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. These teams work in an integrated, inclusive and transversal way, supporting and creating value for all the business lines and platforms of the group. The project in Porto is one of the biggest investments in Human Resources ever made by Groupe BPCE worldwide.

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In 2024, Top Employers Institute has awarded Natixis in Portugal the Top Employer Portugal accreditation for the second time. This certification recognizes excellence in people practices, following the example of our head office, in France, who was certified Top Employer France for the eight year in a row.

Job Description

Generic Responsibilities: 

• Monitors and ensures compliance with the objectives of the team it supervises, in alignment with the company and area’s objectives, proposing corrective actions in the face of identified situations.
• Coordinates the activities of an operational / administrative or technical nature, ensuring the planning of the phases and the allocation of a homogenous / small team, in line with the objectives and work to be developed as well as ensures the dynamization, cohesion and monitoring of the team, coaching and / or on-job training, necessary for the improvement of individual and collective performance and motivation.
• A Team Leader might contribute with operational expertise from his previous experiences to improve the proposed business solution and ensure its cohesion, also helping to develop the team's know-how.
• Provides Management with regular updates on the quantitative and qualitative developments of the team, through periodic reports, based on reporting guidelines/procedures.
• Ensures compliance of the work developed by the area with the norms and standards of the organization.
• Participates in projects associated with its area of expertise, sharing its expertise, both at the level of continuous improvement and training and development.
• Participates in internal or external meetings, representing the area, developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with various stakeholders.
• Participates in continuous improvement programs and projects, identifying and proposing actions that improve the efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Manages, with the Head / Manager approval, recruitment (including internal mobility) of new employees for their team, in collaboration with HR area, and, when applicable, their onboarding and integration within the company.
• Manages all Talent Management Processes, as the Annual Performance Review, Career Conversations, Talent Review and Training.
• Participates in the Salary Review exercise, giving inputs and proposing salary reviews.
• Manages HR related tasks, namely vacations planning, absences and others, regarding her / his team.

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Might perform operational activities while developing his/her leadership role and may be assessed on leadership performance as well as technical expertise.
• Coordinates non-transactional / more complex activities that require more than executing a script.
• Manages a team of professionals performing high-qualified roles, ensuring their development, growth and motivation, while performing reduced operational tasks.
• Supports the direct Manager in the definition and implementation of strategic actions in order to meet the goals stablished for the respective Business Unit, both locally and globally.

Qualifications

• Master Degree / Specialized Technical Training. 
• Experience in People Management positions. 
• Experience in IAM (Identity and Access Management).
• Knowledge in compliance (security rules). 
• Fluent in English and French as a plus. 

Soft Skills: 

• Autonomy. 
• Comunication. 
• Organization. 
• Team player.