Director, Operational Excellence

Who we are 

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 4 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Your mission

As the Director of Operational Excellence, you will lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of Operational Excellence across the company. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth functioning of internal processes while driving technological innovation and ensuring the company meets all regulatory requirements. As part of the leadership team, you will contribute to the scalable growth of the company by managing operations, streamlining and automating processes through innovation while ensuring employee data security and compliance.

What you’ll do

• Lead the strategy and execution of Operational Excellence to ensure quality and timeliness of the delivered solutions.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement strategies to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and reduce operational costs. Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure sustainability of initiatives
• Lead the adoption of Hyperautomation tech, driving automation and collaborating with IT to enhance efficiency, employee experience and reduce manual workflows. Engage and inspire employees to embrace Operational Excellence principles and contribute to the continuous improvement journey
• Drive the technical innovation of the Operational Excellence Team.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress of initiatives. Use data-driven insights to drive decision-making and improvements. Identify progress indicators and define follow-up actions. 

Who you are 

• 8+ years experience in Operational Excellence, Automation, and Process Improvement in a fast-growing tech or multinational environment.
• Management experience – proven track record of leading engineering teams and projects.
• Familiar with Hyperautomation tools such as BPMS (ideally Appian) and/or RPA (ideally UiPath).
• Demonstrated success in driving operational changes, implementing new systems, driving adoption, and improving processes in a growing organization.
• Strong experience using data and analytics for decision-making and process improvement. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and present complex information clearly.

What’s in it for you

• We're proud of our flexible working model that includes 2 days (minimum) working from the local Hub, plus 60 Work From Anywhere days annually
• Total compensation package including participation in our Bitpanda stock option plan
• Competitive benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy 
• Exclusive premiums when trading on Bitpanda
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.