Head of Business Excellence

vor 2 Wochen


Frankfurt, Deutschland Ludgate Search Vollzeit

The Head of Business Excellence is an exciting senior leadership mandate. This appointment offers the opportunity to join a leading global asset manager’s digital-first company, who are reshaping the future of wealth management and financial planning in Germany and beyond.



We have been retained by the fintech arm of a global investment management company. The firm have been established to provide solutions beyond traditional investment management. They are an innovative, digital-first start-up that focusses on delivering wealth management technology solutions in the DACH market. They are a full-service independent digital wealth management distribution platform (execution and advice) for independent financial advisors (IFAs), IFA networks & intermediaries in Germany. Their ambition is to replicate this across the rest of the DACH region, Europe and beyond over the coming years. Their unique set-up allows the firm to draw on resources from its well-established parent company, whilst the start-up nature of the business unit ensures the culture is exciting, fast-paced and entrepreneurial. The firm’s unique technology is the basis for their success, flanked by value-added services that enable personal and scalable financial planning.



As the firm continues to grow at a rapid pace, we are looking for a Head of Business Excellence. This is a role centred around operational improvement, operational enhancement and operational efficiency. You will be part of a leadership team in a scale-up early on in its development to create & advance the activities that make the business run. This is a critical appointment. The successful candidate will sit at the intersection of all other business functions and has a key perspective into what is happening across the firm. Working closely with the CEO and Managing Director in Frankfurt, this appointment will be part of the leadership team and will work closely with the key stakeholders across the wider group.



Key aspects of the appointment:



  • Create the operating model: Establishing the operational framework and structure which will ensure the business runs smoothly. The Head of Business Excellence should continuously look for ways to improve how work is done within the business.
  • Regulatory requirements: Understand the requirements of securing the 15 WpIG (wealth management) license. Able to stakeholder-manager BAFIN regulators about the protocols in place to meet the legal requirements. Establish flexible standards that are right for a growing start-up in a highly regulated industry.
  • Risk mitigation: Organise and lead the oversight required for a licensed entity. Design, shape and test the controls in place to identify risks. Create balanced solutions that support the company’s growth potential while minimising exposure.
  • Innovation and improvement: Look for better ways of working through process improvement, automation and the use of new tools and capabilities. Advocate ways the team can work smarter, not harder, so there is more time to dedicate to customers.



We are looking for an experienced financial services operations professional with a track record in dealing with BAFIN / WpIG license requirements. The successful candidate should also have been the person in charge of making operational efficiencies / enhancements. Proven experience with the 15 WpIG license requirements OR an established track record interacting with BAFIN regulator is required. The ideal candidate will be familiar with process methodologies, and PRINCE2 or Lean Six Sigma would be highly advantageous. The Head of Busienss Excellent would have used a variety of productivity tools and practices, and will know how to apply them in a group setting to increase efficiency.



The desired candidate will have a growth mindset; an ambition to innovate and will be passionate about building something new. Native German and business English is a prerequisite; however, we would also consider stand out candidates with business level German.



This is a rare and exciting senior leadership opportunity, which offers prospective candidates the chance to join a flourishing firm during its growth phase. If your experience and skills fit the above criteria, please get in touch via anamaria.tuliak@ludgatesearch.com.



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