Lead Process Engineer Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Lead Process Engineer (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) City of London Hybrid – 3 days in office £800–£900 per day Inside IR35 We are working with a leading Financial Services client who is looking for a Lead Process Engineer (Black Belt) to support and contribute to multiple change initiatives across the organisation. The Role • Design new workflows and processes, conducting thorough analysis to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks, and recommending solutions • Implement strategies for continuous improvement, working closely with various departments to enhance overall organisational effectiveness • Utilise data-driven insights to support informed decision-making • Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, improvements, and best practices, ensuring knowledge is shared across the organisation • Build and deliver change management strategies and plans as part of transformation initiatives • Develop and execute communication strategies to effectively engage and inform stakeholder groups • Manage stakeholder expectations, identifying when these need to be reset and escalating where required • Understand and respond appropriately to different stakeholder perspectives • Contribute to a positive team environment and support team morale Required Experience • Strong knowledge of improvement principles and best practices, supported by Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt certification • Experience in business analysis, process design, re-engineering, and optimisation, including workflow solutions and robotic process automation (RPA) • Solid experience within the Financial Services industry • Proven experience documenting and prioritising business requirements and/or user stories • Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable benefits through process re-engineering • Experience applying project management methodologies in delivery environments • Strong experience in change management and working within agile environments • Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and engaging approach • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop clear recommendations and high-quality written and visual content • Proven ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships • Experience working on large-scale transformation programmes within Financial Services • Demonstrated coaching and mentoring capabilities • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field